Kidney Dysfunction and Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: A Comprehensive Perioperative Review

[摘要] Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are used increasingly as a bridge to transplantation or as destination therapy in end-stage heart failure patients who do not respond to optimal medical therapy. Many of these patients have end-organ dysfunction, including advanced kidney dysfunction, before and after LVAD implantation. Kidney dysfunction is a marker of adverse outcomes, such as increased morbidity and mortality. This review discusses kidney dysfunction and associated management s.

[学科分类] 心脏病和心血管学

[关键词] Ventricular assist device;Kidney injury;Heart failure