Preoperative and perioperative predictors of right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation

Background: Right ventricular (RV) failure is a serious adverse event for patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). Here, we seek to identify the risk factors which may predict the development of RV failure (RVF). Methods and Results: Forty-two patients were implanted with LVADs (32 Hea...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gokhan Avci, Sanem Nalbantgil, Hatice Kemal, Serkan Ertugay, Cagatay Engin, Tahir Yagdi, Mustafa Ozabaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of the Cardiovascular Academy
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.ijcva.com/article.asp?issn=2405-8181;year=2022;volume=8;issue=2;spage=53;epage=59;aulast=Avci