Open AccessManaging the Post‐Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient
Author(s) -
Klodell Charles T.,
Staples Edward D.,
Aranda Juan M.,
Schofield Richard S.,
Hill James A.,
Pauly Daniel F.,
Beaver Thomas M.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
congestive heart failure
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1751-7133
pISSN - 1527-5299
DOI - 10.1111/j.1527-5299.2006.04465.x
Subject(s) - medicine , bridge to transplantation , destination therapy , ventricular assist device , heart failure , bridge (graph theory) , heart transplantation , intensive care medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , cardiology , nursing
The implantation of ventricular assist devices allows the opportunity for patients with intractable heart failure to have improved quality and quantity of life. The devices may be implanted after failed attempts to wean from bypass, as a bridge to transplantation, or as destination therapy. Key issues following the implantation of assist devices include the prevention of right ventricular failure, appropriate pharmacologic management, prevention and management of infection, and detection and treatment of device dysfunction.