Abstract
Risk factor analysis is a very important component in the evaluation process of advanced heart failure therapies like durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and heart transplantation. The risk factor analysis includes assessment of severity of heart failure, cardiac and noncardiac factors, transplant candidacy, and ventricular assist device (VAD) operative risks. Careful assessment of risk factors results in early interventions which positively impact the outcomes after VAD and total artificial heart implantation. The utilization of multidisciplinary team approach is critical in evaluation process.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Mechanical Support for Heart Failure |
Subtitle of host publication | Current Solutions and New Technologies |
Pages | 623-639 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030478094 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.
Keywords
- Frailty
- INTERMACS profile
- LVAD
- Right ventricular failure (RVF)
- Risk factor analysis
- Risk scores
- TAH
- Transplant candidacy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Health Professions