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Erschienen in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 9/2016

06.06.2016 | Current Topics Review Article

Current status of the implantable LVAD

verfasst von: Sagar Kadakia, Ryan Moore, Vishnu Ambur, Yoshiya Toyoda

Erschienen in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Ausgabe 9/2016

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Abstract

With the ongoing shortage of available organs for heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support devices have been increasingly utilized for managing acute and chronic heart failure that is refractory to medical therapy. In particular, the introduction of the left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has revolutionized the field. In this review, we will discuss a brief history of the LVAD, available devices, current indications, patient selection, complications, and outcomes. In addition, we will discuss recent outcomes and advancements in the field of noncardiac surgery in the LVAD patient. Finally, we will discuss several topics for surgical consideration during LVAD implantation.
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Metadaten
Titel
Current status of the implantable LVAD
verfasst von
Sagar Kadakia
Ryan Moore
Vishnu Ambur
Yoshiya Toyoda
Publikationsdatum
06.06.2016
Verlag
Springer Japan
Erschienen in
General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Ausgabe 9/2016
Print ISSN: 1863-6705
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-6713
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-016-0671-y

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