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Left Ventricular Assist Device Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management

Susie Sennhauser1, Lakshmi Sridharan1

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine.

Critical Care Clinics
|November 16, 2023
PubMed

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Durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) offer advanced therapy for advanced heart failure. Expertise in managing LVAD emergencies is crucial for patient care in clinical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Heart Failure Management

Background:

  • Advanced heart failure affects a significant patient population, with 30-40% classified as NYHA class III or IV in 2019.
  • Heart failure accounted for over 3.2 million office visits and 1.4 million emergency department visits in 2018.
  • The growing population of patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) necessitates specialized clinical knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing importance of managing perioperative and outpatient LVAD emergencies.
  • To underscore the need for clinical proficiency in diagnosing and treating LVAD-related complications.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract does not detail specific methods but focuses on the clinical context and implications of LVAD use.
  • The content is based on epidemiological data and the clinical relevance of advanced heart failure therapies.

Main Results:

  • The increasing prevalence of LVADs as a therapy for end-stage heart failure is highlighted.
  • The growing number of heart failure-related healthcare encounters underscores the burden of the disease.

Conclusions:

  • Proficiency in diagnosing and managing common LVAD emergencies is essential for healthcare providers.
  • Effective management strategies are critical for optimizing outcomes in the expanding LVAD patient population.

Keywords:
AlarmsComplicationsLeft ventricular assist devices (LVAD)ManagementMechanical circulatory support device (MCSD)

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