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A Comprehensive Imaging Approach to Guide the Management of Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist
Bashar Hannawi1, Jerry D Estep2
1Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite 18-209, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Abstract:
Recent advances in mechanical circulatory support have allowed patients with end-stage heart failure to be successfully bridged to heart transplantation or live for many years on continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) as destination therapy. As survival and quality of life continue to improve and the number of patients supported by CF-LVADs continues to grow, utilization of different imaging modalities in the care for these patients has become an integral part of many heart failure centers. We review currently available imaging modalities, with a focus on echocardiography, that aid to diagnose and manage common adverse events associated with CF-LVADs.
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