Stroke in patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD): who is at risk?-a retrospective observational study at a tertiary care center.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Stroke is a severe complication in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), significantly affecting quality of life and potentially leading to death. This study aimed to illustrate the clinical features, outcomes, and risk factors associated with stroke in LVAD patients, with the goal of identifying potential treatment targets.

Methods

In a study of 249 consecutive patients who underwent LVAD implantation, detailed evaluations were conducted regarding clinical characteristics, perioperative management, cardiovascular risk factors, comorbidities, and brain imaging. The etiology, treatment, and outcomes were subsequently assessed in individuals who encountered a stroke.

Results

Eighty-three cerebrovascular events (CVE) occurred in 54/249 patients

SUBMITTER: Akalan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454346 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature