November 24, 2009Circulation199 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperRenal and Hepatic Function Improve in Advanced Heart Failure Patients During Continuous-Flow Support With the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device
Structured PICO
Does the HeartMate II continuous-flow left ventricular assist device improve renal and hepatic function in advanced heart failure patients bridged to transplantation?
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Population
Advanced heart failure patients who are being bridged to transplantation
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Intervention
HeartMate II continuous-flow left ventricular assist device
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Outcome
Renal and hepatic functionsurrogate
Continuous-flow LVAD support with HeartMate II improves renal and hepatic function in advanced heart failure patients awaiting transplant over 6 months.
Abstract
The HeartMate II continuous-flow left ventricular assist device improves renal and hepatic function in advanced heart failure patients who are being bridged to transplantation, without evidence of detrimental effects from reduced pulsatility over a 6-month time period.