Late Complications Following Continuous-Flow, Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Left ventricular assist devices have become standard therapy for patients with end stage heart failure. They represent potential long term solutions for a growing public health problem. However, initial enthusiasm for this technology has been tempered by challenges posed by long term support. This r...

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Main Authors: Joshua C Grimm, Jonathan T Magruder, Clinton D Kemp, Ashish S Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fsurg.2015.00042/full