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Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: August 16, 2021
When all Else Fails, Try This: The HeartMate III Left Ventricle Assist Device
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan, Cardiovascular Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive SPC 5853, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Abstract:
Heart failure (HF) is a progressive disease. It is estimated that more than 250,000 patients suffer from advanced HF with reduced ejection fraction refractory to medical therapy. With limited donor pool for heart transplant, continue flow left ventricle assist device (LVAD) is a lifesaving treatment option for patients with advanced HF. This review will provide an update on indications, contraindications, and associated adverse events for LVAD support with a summary of the current outcomes data.
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