| Literature DB >> 23519193 |
Limael E Rodriguez1, Erik E Suarez, Matthias Loebe, Brian A Bruckner.
Abstract
Ventricular assist devices are commonly utilized in the treatment of end-stage heart failure. Advances in continuous flow technology have improved efficiency, size, implantability, extended support, and overall patient outcomes. This has led to an expanded role of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) clinical use and applications. This review describes the advances and current state of LVAD devices and provides a future outlook for this technology.Entities:
Keywords: INTERMACS; bridge to transplant; mechanical assist device; ventricular assist device
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23519193 PMCID: PMC3600882 DOI: 10.14797/mdcj-9-1-32
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J ISSN: 1947-6108