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This review details a strategic approach for assessing the HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). It offers a protocol for evaluating device function, ventricular function, and valves in HM3 LVAD patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly used as destination therapy.
  • The HeartMate 3 (HM3) is the sole commercially available LVAD in the United States.
  • Recent guidelines emphasize multimodality cardiac imaging for LVAD evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a strategic approach for transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) assessment of LVADs.
  • To discuss the role of multimodality imaging in patients with HM3 LVADs.
  • To present a comprehensive TTE evaluation protocol for HM3 LVADs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current societal guidelines for cardiac imaging of LVADs.
  • Strategic approach to transthoracic echocardiographic assessment of LVADs.
  • Discussion of multimodality imaging applications in HM3 LVAD patients.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive TTE evaluation protocol for HM3 LVADs is presented.
  • The protocol incorporates objective measurements and modified methods.
  • Evaluation of device function, ventricular function, and valves is detailed.

Conclusions:

  • The review offers a strategic TTE assessment protocol for HM3 LVADs.
  • Multimodality imaging plays a crucial role in managing HM3 LVAD patients.
  • Specific clinical scenarios and diagnostic approaches are addressed.