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Focused Review on Transthoracic Echocardiographic Assessment of Patients with Continuous Axial Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Topilsky, Yan , Maltais, Simon, Oh, Jae K. , Atchison, Fawn W., Perrault, Louis P. , Carrier, Michel, Park, Soon J., Topilsky, Yan , Topilsky, Yan
Cardiology Research and Practice | February 8, 2011 | Volume: 2011 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: 1-11
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are systems for mechanical support for patients with end-stage heart failure. Preoperative, postoperative and comprehensive followup with transthoracic echocardiography has a major role in LVAD patient management. In this paper, we will present briefly the hemodynamics of axial-flow LVAD, the rationale, and available data for a complete and organized echocardiographic assessment in these patients including preoperative assessment, postoperative and long-term evaluation.