Right ventricular dysfunction following continuous flow left ventriccular assist device placement in 51 patients: predicators and outcomes

Right ventricular dysfunction following continuous flow left ventriccular assist device placement in 51 patients: predicators and outcomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction following implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a serious condition and is associated with increased mortality.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The aim of the stud...

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Main Authors: Neragi-Miandoab Siyamek, Goldstein Daniel, Bello Ricardo, Michler Robert, D’Alessandro David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
right heart failure
congestive heart failure
septal function
tricuspid valve
regurgitation
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/7/1/60

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