| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879901 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Right heart dysfunction is a persistent clinical problem after left ventricular assist device placement. We report the first study comparing the incidence of right heart dysfunction after HeartMate I versus HeartMate II implantation. Although the incidence of right heart dysfunction was similar, fewer HeartMate II patients required right ventricular assist device placement and fewer required pure inotropic support for right heart failure.
Keywords
PCWPRandomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance for the Treatment of Congestive Heart FailureRight heart dysfunctionREMATCHRVADChFLVADmPAPCVPNYHARHDNew York Heart Associationright ventricular assist deviceleft ventricular assist deviceCentral venous pressuremean pulmonary artery pressurepulmonary capillary wedge pressurecongestive heart failure
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Authors
Nishant D. BA, Eric S. MD, Justin MS, Susan L. RN, Dennis C. MA, Ashish S. MD, Stuart D. MD, John V. MD,