Abstract:Purpose: This study analyzed a multicenter cohort of patients who underwent left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation to distinguish favorable characteristics that increase the likelihood for cardiac reverse remodeling and myocardial recovery. Methods: This was a multicenter study at 4 LVAD implanting sites in the U.S. Baseline patient characteristics, including demographics, medical history and echocardiographic parameters were reviewed. Echocardiographic parameters of LV structure and function were … Show more
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