title: Ventricular arrhythmias in patients with implanted ventricular assist devices: a contemporary review.
abstract: Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is a significant factor in the clinical management of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Understanding the implications of VA in ventricular assist device-supported CHF patients is critical to appropriate clinical decision making in this special population. This article details research findings on this topic, and attempts to link them to practical patient management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1801 N. Senate Blvd, MPC II, Suite D4076, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Shirazi
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lopshire
authors.forename: Irmina
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gradus-Pizlo
authors.forename: Mohammed A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hadi
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Wozniak
authors.forename: Adnan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Malik
mesh_terms: D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*