Phosphodiesterase‐5 inhibitors for left ventricular assist device implantation complicated by right ventricular failure

Abstract Aims Phosphodiesterase‐5 inhibitors (PDE5I) are frequently implemented after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation to improve haemodynamics in patients with early postoperative right ventricular (RV) failure. It is unknown if long‐term PED5I therapy beyond the early post‐operat...

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Main Authors: Maria Papathanasiou, Aiste‐Monika Jakstaite, Raluca Mincu, Simon Wernhart, Arjang Ruhparwar, Tienush Rassaf, Peter Luedike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-08-01
Series:ESC Heart Failure
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14366