Clinical considerations for the evaluation of patients with left ventricular assist devices

Clinical considerations for the evaluation of patients with left ventricular assist devices

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) provides mechanical circulatory support for patients with end-stage heart failure. As these devices become more prevalent, clinicians must be familiar with the device's function, common complications, and management strategies when evaluating this patient...

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Veröffentlicht in:JAAPA (Montvale, N.J.) N.J.), 2022-01, Vol.35 (1), p.37-42
Hauptverfasser: McMullen, Leah, Barker, Kelly, Fried, Justin, Wagener, Gebhard
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Heart failure
Heart Failure - therapy
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Medical equipment
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) provides mechanical circulatory support for patients with end-stage heart failure. As these devices become more prevalent, clinicians must be familiar with the device's function, common complications, and management strategies when evaluating this patient population.
ISSN:1547-1896
0893-7400
DOI:10.1097/01.JAA.0000803636.43190.eb