Conference
Right Ventricular Failure Risk Prediction Models in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Purpose Right ventricular failure (RVF) remains a frequent major cause of morbidity and mortality after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Timely intervention with planned right ventricular assistance has been shown to improve patient outcomes. Adequate prediction of RVF is important for guiding appropriate selection of LVAD patients and risk prognostication. Methods We systematically searched literature databases in February …
Authors
Frankfurter C; Molinero M; Foroutan F; Vishram J; Alba A
Volume
38
Pagination
pp. s358-s359
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.911
Conference proceedings
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Issue
4
ISSN
1053-2498