Key result
Post-LVAD ventricular arrhythmias affect ~50% of patients and are linked to increased morbidity and mortality.
Why the study?
Ventricular arrhythmias occur in up to 50% of patients following LVAD implantation for advanced HF and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
Design
Single-center study
Authors
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VA post-LVAD warrant close monitoring; Level 5 data leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
Observational
No
Gupta et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Advanced heart failure. Intraoperative ventricular tachycardia ablation at time of LVAD placement was evaluated. Ventricular arrhythmias occur in up to 50% of patients following left ventricular assist device implantation and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
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