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Simultaneous Procedures During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Is Less Always More?

  • Nonpharmacologic Therapy: Surgery, Ventricular Assist Devices, Biventricular Pacing, and Exercise (AK Hasan, Section Editor)
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In up to 50 % of patients undergoing continuous flow, axial pump, left-ventricular and assist device (LVAD) placement, concomitant procedures are performed. The underlying lesions have a broad spectrum of severity, complexity, and impact on clinical outcomes. This review describes the concomitant lesions often encountered with LVAD implantation and clinical relevance of their repair.

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Nikhil Jaik, Robert S. D. Higgins, and Bryan A. Whitson declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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    Nikhil Jaik, Robert S. D. Higgins & Bryan A. Whitson

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Jaik, N., Higgins, R.S.D. & Whitson, B.A. Simultaneous Procedures During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Is Less Always More?. Curr Heart Fail Rep 11, 98–102 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11897-013-0179-z

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