Late Complications Following Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Left ventricular assist devices have become standard therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. They represent potential long-term solutions for a growing public health problem. However, initial enthusiasm for this technology has been tempered by challenges posed by long-term support. This review examines these challenges and out current understanding of their etiologies.
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA.
Joshua C
JC
Grimm
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA.
J Trent
JT
Magruder
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA.
Clinton D
CD
Kemp
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA.
Ashish S
AS
Shah
late complications; left ventricular assist device