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Published in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Current Topics Review Article

Current status of the implantable LVAD

Authors: Sagar Kadakia, Ryan Moore, Vishnu Ambur, Yoshiya Toyoda

Published in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Issue 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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Metadata
Title
Current status of the implantable LVAD
Authors
Sagar Kadakia
Ryan Moore
Vishnu Ambur
Yoshiya Toyoda
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 1863-6705
Electronic ISSN: 1863-6713
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-016-0671-y

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