Abstract
The growing population of left ventricular assist device (LVAD)-supported patients increases the probability of an LVAD- supported patient hospitalized in the internal or surgical wards with certain expected device related, and patient-device interaction complication as well as with any other comorbidities requiring hospitalization. In this third part of the trilogy on the management of LVAD-supported patients for the non-LVAD specialist healthcare provider, definitions and structured approach to the hospitalized LVAD-supported patient are presented including blood pressure assessment, medical therapy of the LVAD supported patient, and challenges related to anaesthesia and non-cardiac surgical interventions. Finally, important aspects to consider when discharging an LVAD patient home and palliative and end-of-life approaches are described.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | ESC Heart Failure |
Vol/bind | 8 |
Udgave nummer | 6 |
Sider (fra-til) | 4425-4443 |
Antal sider | 19 |
ISSN | 2055-5822 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - dec. 2021 |