Isolated left ventricular assist device implantation produces variable changes to patient body mass index.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body mass index (BMI) is an important consideration for transplant-eligible left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients. LVAD therapy's impact on BMI is unclear. We evaluated BMI changes in patients who underwent LVAD implantation. The association between these patients' BMI and the transplant was studied.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent LVAD implantation between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2018 at our institution. Patients were stratified by preoperative BMI (kg/m² ) into four groups: <30, 30-34.9, 34.9-39.9, and ≥40. BMI data were collected at 12 and 6 months prior to implantation, time of implantation, and 3- and 6- months postimplantation.

Results

A total of 107 patients underwent LVAD implant

SUBMITTER: Chandratre SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9256767 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature