| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2971976 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Because aortic valve opening minimizes the risk of complications, a safe zone for most patients is a pulse pressure > 15 mm Hg. Arterial blood pressure changes during axial-flow LVAD support can be predicted and may be used as a guide for the proper management of pump speed settings. A calculated pulse pressure from an arterial line or automated cuff may be used to determine a safe zone of Jarvik 2000 operation, leading to fewer complications.
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Authors
Timothy J. BS, Mathius MD, Igor D. MD, Biswajit MD, O.H. Howard MD,