Progression of aortic valve insufficiency during centrifugal versus axial flow left ventricular assist device support.
Fabian Jimenez ContrerasMichelle Mendiola PlaJacob SchroderBenjamin BrynerRicha AgarwalStuart D RussellJacqueline MirzaMani A DaneshmandCarmelo MilanoPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2022)
Current practice strategies achieved low rates of progression to MSAI. Preoperative AI, female sex and body surface area <2 were the most important predictors of progression to MSAI. Pump type appears to be of secondary importance.