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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-01-01
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| Series: | CJC Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589790X18300118 |