Abstract Mechanical circulatory support with implantable durable continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) represents an established surgical treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure refractory to guideline-directed medical therapy...
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Abstract Background Non-pulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass may induce microvascular dysregulation. In piglets, we compared ocular surface microcirculation during pulsatile versus continuous flow bypass. Methods Ocular surface microcirculation in small tissue volumes..
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Abstract Background This single-center, retrospective study evaluates the impact of hepatic steatosis on outcomes after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Methods Adults undergoing LVAD implantation between 2004 and..
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Abstract Background Right heart failure (RHF) is a serious post-operative complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, with significant morbidity and mortality. Many clinical, hemodynamic and laboratory variables have..
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Background Having a preoperative small (LV) has been associated with higher complication and mortality rates after (LVAD) implantation; however, the outcomes after continuous-flow LVAD implantation have not been well studied. This is..
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