Etiquetas Archivo: BiVAD

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Outcomes and quality of life in patients receiving durable left ventricular assist device with biventricular support

Abstract Background Patients requiring biventricular support (BIVAD) face higher morbidity than those undergoing durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation alone. The goal of the current study was to evaluate..

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Left ventricular vs. biventricular mechanical support: Decision making and strategies for avoidance of right heart failure after left ventricular assist…

Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are safer and provide better survival and better quality of life than biventricular assist devices (BVADs) but end-stage heart failure often involves both ventricles,..

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The HeartMate 6

Abstract The need for biventricular support poses significant challenges for patients who require a mechanical bridge to transplantation. Recent improvements in ventricular assist device (VAD) technology has made possible the..

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Cannulation techniques for extracorporeal life support

Abstract Abstract:  The article reviews cannulation strategy for different modes of extracorporeal life support. Technical aspects, pitfalls and complications are discussed for central and peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA, VV,..

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