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Platelet Function and Sildenafil Use During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Clinical outcome studies have shown that sildenafil is associated with reduced mortality and thrombotic events such as ischemic stroke during contemporary left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. Sildenafil has anti-platelet properties but its relation to platelet function during LVAD support is uncertain.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: O. Saeed, M. Farooq, T. Chinnadurai, J. Ramos, S. Patel, P. Chavez, Y. Rochlani, S. Murthy, J. Shin, S. Vukelic, D. Sims, D. Goldstein, U. Jorde Tags: (136) Source Type: research

Successful Bridge From Va-Ecmo to Heart Transplant in an Adult after Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
We present a unique case of a patient who underwent MT for acute ischemic stroke while on VA-ECMO with the resolution of neurological deficits and eventually underwent heart transplantation (HT).
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: S. Riaz, M. Hakim, T.V. Mehta, A. Jaiswal, A. Scatola Tags: (777) Source Type: research

Central VA-ECMO Support without Full Anticoagulation is Feasible During Lung Transplant
In this study, we analyzed the feasibility of central VA-ECMO without full anticoagulation during lung transplantation. We also analyzed the incidence of morbidity including ischemic and thrombotic complications, stroke, and postoperative outcomes.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Y. Yagi, A. Manerikar, A. Bharat, C. Kurihara Tags: (911) Source Type: research

Carotid Endarterectomy Prior to Ventricular Assist Device Placement in a Patient with Cardiogenic Shock
Atherosclerotic disease in the cervical vessels may be a contraindication for implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The occurrence of ischemic stroke represents an obstacle to rehabilitation, and its incidence seems to be higher in this population. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a preferable surgical treatment in patients with high bleeding risk. This case report suggests that CEA followed by implantation of LVADs can be feasible.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: M.S. Lira, R.C. Dantas, D.d. Belfort, S.R. Furquim, C.A. Arag ão, B.R. Gomes, B.S. Biselli, S.M. Ferreira, E.A. Bocchi Tags: (558) Source Type: research

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in COVID-19: Retrospective Study of Single Center Experience
This study is to summarize the clinical features, and outcomes of patients with severe ARDS due to COVID-19 treated with ECMO. We analyzed the incidence of morbidity including ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, pump malfunction, oxygenator dysfunction, infection during VV ECMO.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 20, 2021 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Kurihara, A. Manerikar, V. Kandula, A. Bharat Tags: 1004 Source Type: research

Natural Antibodies and Left Ventricular Assist Device Complications
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are widely used as a support strategy for advanced heart failure. Complications such as thrombosis and bleeding have been linked to LVAD. We observed that LVAD implantation was followed by a sharp increase in serum levels of IgG natural antibodies (Nabs) recognizing oxidation-specific epitopes (OSE) and apoptotic cells. Nabs have been implicated in inflammatory reactions related to atherosclerosis, ischemic stroke and primary graft dysfunction following heart transplantation.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: S.B. See, D. Onat, E. Hittesdorf, F. McDougan, M. Yuzefpolskaya, A.R. Garan, V.K. Topkara, Y. Naka, H. Takayama, K. Takeda, G.P. Milligan, D. Wencker, S.A. Hall, M. Askar, P. Kimball, G. Wagener, P. Colombo, E. Zorn Tags: (1211) Source Type: research

Acute Anticoagulation after Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Despite reductions in major adverse events with the latest generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), the incidence of stroke remains high. The timing of anticoagulation resumption is controversial. We aim to explore practices of anticoagulation management following ischemic stroke in LVAD patients and identify optimal strategies.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Ibeh, D.L. Tirschwell, C. Mahr, C.J. Creutzfeldt Tags: (995) Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke and Intracranial Hemorrhages during Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device Cardiac Support
Mechanical circulatory support systems for cardiogenic shock and heart failure are associated with ischemic strokes and intracranial hemorrhages. Impella is a percutaneously placed, ventricular assist device for short-term cardiac support. We aimed to study the prevalence of acute neurologic complications during short-term support with Impella.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Hassett, S. Cho, S. Hasan, R.C. Starling, E. Soltesz, K. Uchino, I. Migdady Tags: (994) Source Type: research

Inflow Cannula Position as Predictor for Neurological Dysfunction in Patients with HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device
This study aimed to investigate pump position, derived from chest X-rays of HM3 patients, in correlation to any neurological dysfunction (ND) and specifically to ischemic stroke (IS) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: T. Schl öglhofer, P. Aigner, M. Migas, D. Beitzke, F. Wittmann, J. Riebandt, D. Wiedemann, G. Laufer, F. Moscato, H. Schima, D. Zimpfer Tags: (216) Source Type: research

Left ventricular assist systems and strokes: Statins to the rescue?
The development of durable left ventricular assist systems (LVASs) has been critical in providing an option for management of end-stage heart disease and addressing the increasing gap between demand and supply of donor cardiac allografts for management of end-stage heart disease. The technology also provides an alternative to heart transplantation in many patients. Unfortunately, the long-term use of LVASs has been associated with significant morbidities, the most devastating of which may relate to the thrombogenicity of the artificial devices, leading to ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jignesh K. Patel Tags: EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Left Ventricular Assist Systems and Strokes- Statins to the Rescue?
The development of durable left ventricular assist systems (LVAS) has been critical in providing an option for management of end-stage heart disease and addressing the increasing gap between demand and supply of donor cardiac allografts for management of end-stage heart disease. The technology also provides an alternative to heart transplantation in many patients. Unfortunately, the long-term use of LVAS has been associated with significant morbidities, the most devastating of which may relate to the thrombogenicity of the artificial devices, leading to ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jignesh Patel Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

This is Your Brain on LVAD
The utilization and duration of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support has increased steadily over the last decade and recent changes in the UNOS heart allocation system, implemented in October 2018, portend a further increase in the duration of mechanical circulatory support for many patients (1). Though four-year survival rates have improved to 60% following LVAD implantation, the leading cause of death in these patients is neurological injury, specifically ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage or intraparenchymal hemorrhage [IPH]) (2).
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - January 24, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jennifer A. Frontera Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Cessation of Anticoagulation for Bleeding and Thrombosis Events with a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Left Ventricular Assist Device
Anticoagulation therapy for patients supported by a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has not been adequately evaluated in relevance to newer pumps, such as the fully magnetically levitated HeartMate 3 pump. Current anticoagulation guidelines target a goal INR of 2.0 –3.0 with vitamin K antagonists to mitigate the risk of pump thrombosis and ischemic stroke, but are based on historical trials with older devices. Long-term outcomes associated with newer devices, such as the centrifugal-flow HeartMate 3 (HM3), have demonstrated a marked decrease in the incidence of pump thrombosis compared to mechanical bearing axial-f...
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 28, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Igor Gosev, Brian Ayers, Katherine Wood, Bryan Barrus, Sunil Prasad Tags: Case Anecdotes, Comments and Opinions Source Type: research

Cessation of anti-coagulation for bleeding and subsequent thrombosis events with a fully magnetically levitated centrifugal left ventricular assist device
Anti-coagulation therapy for patients supported by a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has not been adequately evaluated in relevance to newer pumps, such as the fully magnetically levitated HeartMate 3 (HM3) pump. Current anti-coagulation guidelines target a goal international normalized ratio (INR) of 2.0 to 3.0, with vitamin K antagonists to mitigate the risk of pump thrombosis and ischemic stroke, but are based on historical trials with older devices. Long-term outcomes associated with newer devices, such as the centrifugal-flow HM3, have demonstrated a marked decrease in the incidence of pump thrombosis compared w...
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 28, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Igor Gosev, Brian Ayers, Katherine Wood, Bryan Barrus, Sunil Prasad Tags: CASE ANECDOTES, COMMENTS AND OPINIONS Source Type: research

Different Risk Factors for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke on Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Patients with end-stage heart failure on left ventricular assist devices are predisposed to stroke. Preoperative factors associated with increased stroke risk are poorly understood.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: H.K. Lamba, M. Kim, L. Hart, B. Chou, C. Rao, S. Chatterjee, S. Sattee, F. Cheema, A. Civitello, R. Delgado, A. Nair, A. Shafii, G. Loor, T. Rosengart, O. Frazier, J. Morgan Tags: 402 Source Type: research

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