Right ventricular failure following left ventricular assist device implantation is associated with a preoperative pro-inflammatory response

Right ventricular failure following left ventricular assist device implantation is associated with a preoperative pro-inflammatory response

Abstract Background Systemic inflammation during implant of a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) may contribute to adverse outcomes. We investigated the association of the preoperative inflammatory markers with subsequent right ventricular failure (RVF). Materials and methods Prospective...

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Main Authors: Paul C. Tang, Jonathan W. Haft, Matthew A. Romano, Abbas Bitar, Reema Hasan, Maryse Palardy, Keith D. Aaronson, Francis D. Pagani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Inflammation
Left ventricular assist device
Right ventricular failure
Heart failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0895-x

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