Repeat left ventricular‐assisted device exchange and upgrade from second‐ to third‐generation devices in a high‐volume single center
Mahwash Kassi,
Eleonora Avenatti,
Khanh‐Doan Hoang
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPump exchange is an established strategy to treat LVAD‐related complications such as thrombosis, infection, and driveline failure. Pump upgrades with an exchange to newer generation devices are being performed to the advantage of the patient on long‐term support. The safety and efficacy of a repeat LVAD exchange with a concomitant upgrade to a third‐generation pump have not been reported.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients who underwent a repeat LVAD device exchan… Show more
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