Patients suffering from end-stage heart failure tend to have high mortality rates. With growing
numbers of patients progressing into severe heart failure, the shortage of available donors is …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are gaining increasing importance as therapeutic
strategy in advanced heart failure (HF), not only as bridge to recovery or to transplant but …

Recent technologic advances have resulted in the availability of percutaneous and
minimally invasive surgical devices for temporary mechanical circulatory support. These …

Objective: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) fail in up to 10% of patients due to the
development of pump thrombosis. Remote monitoring of patients with LVADs can enable …

OBJECTIVES This retrospective study investigated the correlation between the angular
position of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) inflow cannula and relapsing low-flow …

Heart failure (HF) represents a significant health burden in the United States, resulting in
substantial mortality and healthcare costs. Through the array of treatment options available …

Abstract Left Ventricular Assist Devices are an established treatment option for end-stage
heart failure. However, the therapy is still burdened with a high incidence of adverse events …

OBJECTIVES Right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion is
associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Mechanical support options include right …

Echocardiography is an indispensable tool in the evaluation, placement, management and
follow-up of patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). While transoesophageal …

Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) represent an important therapeutic
option for patients progressing to end‐stage heart failure. LVAD has previously been shown …