| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2886704 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The presence of an LVAD has a significant influence on CDUS findings. There is a qualitative change in the ICA with blunting of the waveform, and a quantitative change with a decreased PSV and an increased EDV. Compared with pre-LVAD placement, there is a significant decrease in PSV which may affect the accuracy of CDUS using velocity-based criteria. Further study into the accuracy of CDUS in patients with LVADs is necessary.
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Authors
Alexandros Coutsoumpos, Sheela Patel, Theodore H. Teruya, Jason Chiriano, Christian Bianchi, Ahmed M. Jr.,