Addressing the functional needs of left ventricular assist device candidates: Development and feasibility of an occupational therapy pre-operative evaluation

JD Asiello, CM Kelley, K Cannone, L McInnis, A Begin… - Heart & Lung, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Everyday living with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is complex,
particularly for people with physical or cognitive impairments or limited social supports …

[HTML][HTML] Impairments identified by comprehensive geriatric assessment in potential candidates for left ventricular assist device and heart transplantation

L Dautzenberg, LW van Laake, RCMA Raijman… - IJC Heart & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of frailty and other
impairments in potential left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and heart transplantation (HTx) …

Examining Long-Term Influences of Frailty on Outcomes for Adults Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

SE Schroeder, B Pozehl, L Struwe… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background Frailty is common in adults with end-stage heart failure receiving a left
ventricular assist device (LVAD). Short-term studies show frailty reversal post-LVAD. Little is …

[引用][C] Geriatric impairments, medication and interventions in older persons: With focus on patients with cardiovascular disease

L Dautzenberg - 2024 - Utrecht University

[引用][C] Left ventricular assist device in cognitive impairment: A favorable destination despite poor prognosis?

M Nagai, TW Dasari - Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 2024 - europepmc.org
Left ventricular assist device in cognitive impairment: A favorable destination despite poor
prognosis? - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe PMC …