Minimally invasive surgery for left ventricular assist device implantation is safe and associated with a decreased risk of right ventricular failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Right ventricular failure (RVF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study was to determine pre- and postoperative risk factors associated with the occurrence of RVF after LVAD implantation.

Methods

This retrospective study included 68 patients who received LVADs between 2010 and 2018 either for bridge to transplant (40 patients, 58.8%) or bridge to destination therapy (28 patients, 41.2%). RVF after LVAD implantation was defined according to the INTERMACS classification. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of RVF. The secondary endpoints were hospital mortality and morbidity and long-term survival.

Results

The majority of patients (61.8%) had an INTERMACS

SUBMITTER: Carmona A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7212123 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature