Obesity and outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation: insights from the EUROMACS Registry.
Philipp AngleitnerAlexandra KaiderTheo M M H De ByKamen DimitrovThomas SchlöglhoferLaurens F TopsArnt E FianeGregorio RábagoGünther LauferDaniel ZimpferPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2022)
Obesity at the time of LVAD implantation is associated with significantly higher mortality and increased risk of infection as well as driveline infection. The probability to undergo heart transplantation is significantly decreased. These aspects should be considered when devising a treatment strategy before surgery.