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Neurologic Events in Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. [Review]

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Citation: Cardiology Clinics. 36(4):531-539, 2018 Nov.PMID: 30297070Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2018 Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: August 1998 - February 2004ISSN:

0733-8651

Name of journal: Cardiology clinicsAbstract: Although the growing use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has improved the survival and quality of life of patients with stage D heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain one of the most-feared complications of this therapy and a significant source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. In this article, the authors aim to summarize the current data regarding the incidence/prevalence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients with continuous-flow LVADs, compare axial and centrifugal devices, and discuss the major risk factors for neurologic events that have been identified.Copyright (c) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.All authors: Kadakkal A, Najjar SSFiscal year: FY2019Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccl.2018.06.007

Date added to catalog: 2018-11-02

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Journal Article	MedStar Authors Catalog	Article	30297070	Available		30297070

Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: August 1998 - February 2004

Although the growing use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has improved the survival and quality of life of patients with stage D heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain one of the most-feared complications of this therapy and a significant source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. In this article, the authors aim to summarize the current data regarding the incidence/prevalence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients with continuous-flow LVADs, compare axial and centrifugal devices, and discuss the major risk factors for neurologic events that have been identified.

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