Association Between Impella Device Support and Elevated Rates of Gout Flares: A Retrospective Analysis
Jorge Sinclair,
Shahin Isha,
Lorenzo Olivero
et al.
Abstract:Background
Impella is an advanced ventricular assist device frequently used as a bridge to heart transplantation. The association of Impella with increased rates of gout flares has not been studied. Our primary aim is to determine the rates of gout flares in patients on Impella support.
Methodology
A retrospective study was conducted between January 2017 and September 2022 involving all patients who underwent heart transplantation. The cohort was divided into groups based on Impella support for statistical a… Show more
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