Impact of surgical approach for left ventricular assist device implantation on postoperative invasive hemodynamics and right ventricular failure.

Our findings suggest that LIS, compared with FS, is associated with a more favorable hemodynamic profile, as indicated by similar hemodynamic parameters maintained by lower vasoactive-inotropic support during the acute postoperative period. These findings were followed by a reduction in the risk of severe RVF and 6-month mortality in the LIS group.