A multidisciplinary approach for the emergency care of patients with left ventricular assist devices: A practical guide

A multidisciplinary approach for the emergency care of patients with left ventricular assist devices: A practical guide

The use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge-to-transplantation or destination therapy to support cardiac function in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) is increasing in all developed countries. However, the expertise needed to implant and manage patients referred for LVAD...

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Main Authors: Matteo Cameli, Maria Concetta Pastore, Giulia Elena Mandoli, Federico Landra, Matteo Lisi, Luna Cavigli, Flavio D'Ascenzi, Marta Focardi, Chiara Carrucola, Aleksander Dokollari, Gianluigi Bisleri, Charilaos Tsioulpas, Sonia Bernazzali, Massimo Maccherini, Serafina Valente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
emergency
heart failure
urgency
LVAD (left ventricular assist device)
mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.923544/full

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