Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) Therapy: New Technology, New Hope?
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.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-9-1-32 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 32 - 37
Published on: Jan 1, 2013
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2013 Limael E. Rodriguez, Erik E. Suarez, Matthias Loebe, Brian A. Bruckner, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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