Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2980082 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
In our series of contemporary CF-VAD exchanges, a history of previous cerebrovascular events was a significant predictor for exchange. Exchange did not affect early or late survival. Our data suggest that aggressive surgical treatment of pump-related complications with exchange is safe and justified.
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Continuous-flow ventricular assist device exchange is safe and effective in prolonging support time in patients with end-stage heart failure
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