Journal article
Long-term use of left ventricular assist devices: a report on clinical outcomes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The literature examining clinical outcomes and readmissions during extended (> 1 yr) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is scarce, particularly in the era of continuous-flow LVADs.
METHODS: We completed a retrospective cohort study on consecutive LVAD patients from June 2006 to March 2015, focusing on those who received more than 1 year of total LVAD support time. Demographic characteristics, clinical outcomes and …
Authors
Raju S; MacIver J; Foroutan F; Alba C; Billia F; Rao V
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 4, pp. 236–246
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
August 1, 2017
DOI
10.1503/cjs.010016
ISSN
0008-428X