Abstract Objectives: This study aims to compare intraoperative blood transfusion and perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation before and after the implementation of a blood..
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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 The field of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) witnessed an important boost after the introduction of the third-generation durable mechanical circulatory support devices. Among the technical improvements which contributed..
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Long‐Term Intra‐Aortic Balloon Pump Support as Bridge to Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Abstract Background The intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) can be used to bridge critically ill end‐stage heart failure patients to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, the IABP's potential association..
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