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How to Select Patients for Left Ventricular Assist Devices? A Guide for Clinical Practice

Published:2023-08-10 Issue:16 Volume:12 Page:5216
ISSN:2077-0383
Container-title:Journal of Clinical Medicine
language:en
Short-container-title:JCM

Author:

Masarone Daniele¹^ORCID,Houston Brian²,Falco Luigi¹^ORCID,Martucci Maria L.¹,Catapano Dario¹,Valente Fabio¹,Gravino Rita¹,Contaldi Carla¹,Petraio Andrea³,De Feo Marisa⁴,Tedford Ryan J.²,Pacileo Giuseppe¹

Affiliation:

1. Heart Failure Unit, Department of Cardiology, AORN Dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, 84121 Naples, Italy

2. Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 158155, USA

3. Heart Transplant Unit, Department of Cardiac Surgery and Transplant, AORN Dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, 84121 Naples, Italy

4. Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac Surgery and Transplant, AORN Dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, 84121 Naples, Italy

Abstract

In recent years, a significant improvement in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology has occurred, and the continuous-flow devices currently used can last more than 10 years in a patient. Current studies report that the 5-year survival rate after LVAD implantation approaches that after a heart transplant. However, the outcome is influenced by the correct selection of the patients, as well as the choice of the optimal time for implantation. This review summarizes the indications, the red flags for prompt initiation of LVAD evaluation, and the principles for appropriate patient screening.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Medicine

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5216/pdf

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