Electrical storm after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.

Suganya Arunachalam KarikalanMin Choon TanNan ZhangHicham Z El Masry Ammar M Killu Christopher V DeSimone Abhishek J DeshmukhChristopher J McLeodDan SorajjaKomandoor SrivathsanLuis ScottYong Mei ChaJustin Z Lee

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2024)

Following LVAD implantation, the rate of ES was 7% with majority of ES occurring within 30 days of LVAD. Risk factors for ES included pre-implant history of ventricular arrhythmias and ICD shock. ES was significantly associated with reduced survival compared to patients without ES.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
heart failure
chronic kidney disease
left ventricular
congenital heart disease