Validation of non‐invasive ramp testing for HeartMate 3

Abstract Aims Ramp testing in the postoperative period can be used to optimize left ventricular assist device (LVAD) speed for optimal left ventricular (LV) unloading. We tested the hypothesis that a non‐invasive echocardiographic ramp test post‐HeartMate 3 implantation improves LV unloading immedia...

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Main Authors: Emil Najjar, Tonje Thorvaldsen, Magnus Dalén, Peter Svenarud, Ann Hallberg Kristensen, Maria J. Eriksson, Eva Maret, Lars H. Lund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-04-01
Series:ESC Heart Failure
Subjects:
HM3
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.12638