Impact of Renal Dysfunction on Outcomes after Left Ventricular Assist Device: A Systematic Review.

Michel Ibrahim Garly Rushler Saint Croix Spencer C Lacy Sandra V Chaparro

Published in: International journal of heart failure (2020)

Patients with renal dysfunction have increased mortality after LVAD implantation when compared to patients with normal renal function. GFR can be used to risk stratify patients and guide decision making prior to LVAD therapy.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
decision making
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
oxidative stress
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
stem cells
peritoneal dialysis
mesenchymal stem cells
cell therapy