Infections in LVAD patients.

Julia Bini ViottiYochiro NatoriMatthias Loebe

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)

Infections in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients remain common. Differentiating into device related and non-device related infection is crucial. The incidence of non-device related infections seems to be more determined by the overall condition of the LVAD recipient. Device related infections can be treated by innovative surgical approaches or by transplant. Infection increases the risk of mortaility while on LVAD.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
magnetic resonance imaging
risk factors
magnetic resonance
patient reported outcomes
patient reported