Neurologic Events in Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Although the growing use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has improved the survival and quality of life of patients with stage D heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain one of the most-feared complications of this therapy and a significant s...

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Published in:Cardiology clinics Vol. 36; no. 4; p. 531
Main Authors: Kadakkal, Ajay, Najjar, Samer S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands 01.11.2018
Subjects:
Global Health
Heart Failure - surgery
Heart-Assist Devices - adverse effects
Humans
Morbidity - trends
Prosthesis Design
Stroke - epidemiology
Stroke - etiology
Hypertension
Neurologic events
Ischemic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke
Mechanical circulatory support
LVAD
ISSN:1558-2264, 1558-2264
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Summary:Although the growing use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has improved the survival and quality of life of patients with stage D heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain one of the most-feared complications of this therapy and a significant source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. In this article, the authors aim to summarize the current data regarding the incidence/prevalence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients with continuous-flow LVADs, compare axial and centrifugal devices, and discuss the major risk factors for neurologic events that have been identified.
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ISSN:1558-2264
1558-2264
DOI:10.1016/j.ccl.2018.06.007