Prophylactic Right Ventricular Assist Device for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Valve Corrective Surgery

Background: Right ventricular failure (RVF) after cardiac surgery is associated with poor outcomes. Treatment commonly consists of afterload reduction, contractility optimization, and systemic vasopressors. The aim of this study was to propose a novel strategy of prophylactic right ventricular assis...

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Main Authors: Atul Jaidka, MD, Sabe De, MD, FRCPC, FASE, A. Dave Nagpal, MD, FRCSC, Michael W.A. Chu, MD, FRCSC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:CJC Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589790X18300118