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Articles 1 - 13 of 13
Full-Text Articles in Anatomy
Predicting Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes Utilizing The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment For Transplant Measure, Nicholas Chesher, Kristina L. Greenwood, Candace Fanale, Cody Gustaveson, Brian Jaski, Hirsch S. Mehta, Peter Hoagland, Kristine Ortiz, Marc Verlasky, Robert Adamson, Walter Dembitsky
Predicting Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes Utilizing The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment For Transplant Measure, Nicholas Chesher, Kristina L. Greenwood, Candace Fanale, Cody Gustaveson, Brian Jaski, Hirsch S. Mehta, Peter Hoagland, Kristine Ortiz, Marc Verlasky, Robert Adamson, Walter Dembitsky
The VAD Journal
Objective: Durable mechanical circulatory support is a proven therapy to extend survival for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation guidelines recommend a detailed psychosocial assessment when selecting candidates for durable mechanical circulatory support. Currently, there are no formally validated psychosocial evaluation tools for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) candidacy. The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplantation (SIPAT) uses a multidisciplinary algorithm to evaluate the impact of pre-transplant risk factors on post-transplant outcomes. Emerging literature suggests that the SIPAT might be useful for assessing psychosocial risk factors for LVAD outcomes.
Methods: A total …
Left Atrial Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Lava-Ecmo): Percutaneous Bi-Atrial Drainage To Avoid Pulmonary Edema In A Patient With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Kenneth R. Dulnuan, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, John G. Gurley, Maya Guglin
Left Atrial Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Lava-Ecmo): Percutaneous Bi-Atrial Drainage To Avoid Pulmonary Edema In A Patient With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Kenneth R. Dulnuan, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, John G. Gurley, Maya Guglin
The VAD Journal
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is used in patients with severe cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy. During V-A ECMO, retrograde flow in the aorta towards the left ventricle (LV) causes increased left-sided filling pressures, which may lead to pulmonary edema. Different strategies have been proposed to decompress the left heart, including placement of an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella® (Abiomed), or TandemHeart® (Cardiac Assist). Percutaneous decompression of the left atrium via placement of a transseptal cannula incorporated into the existing venous limb had also been previously done. We describe the novel use of the VFEM venous femoral cannula …
Highlights Of The 2021 Brano Heart Failure Forum, Rajko Radovancevic, Bojan Vrtovec, Igor D. Gregoric
Highlights Of The 2021 Brano Heart Failure Forum, Rajko Radovancevic, Bojan Vrtovec, Igor D. Gregoric
The VAD Journal
Since 2007, the Branislav “Brano” Radovancevic Heart Failure Forum has been held annually to provide a venue for experts to present and discuss “Innovations and New Treatment Strategies in Heart Failure.” Clinicians and researchers gather yearly in a different Eastern European city to discuss the latest in heart failure diagnostics and therapeutics. The forum was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then resumed in September of 2021 in Graz, Austria. It was attended by over 75 faculty from 13 countries. Due to the ongoing pandemic, 13 presentations were given virtually. Throughout the forum, 17 separate sessions focused …
Successful Percutaneous Management Of Lvad Outflow Graft Stenosis: Role Of Invasive Hemodynamics In Decision Making, Tarun Dalia, Amandeep Goyal, Harsh Mehta, Henedine C. Foster, Eric Hockstad, Aaron Rohr, Philip Johnson, Travis Abicht, Bhanu Gupta
Successful Percutaneous Management Of Lvad Outflow Graft Stenosis: Role Of Invasive Hemodynamics In Decision Making, Tarun Dalia, Amandeep Goyal, Harsh Mehta, Henedine C. Foster, Eric Hockstad, Aaron Rohr, Philip Johnson, Travis Abicht, Bhanu Gupta
The VAD Journal
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outflow graft stenosis (OGS) is a rare but lethal complication. We present a case of a 79-year-old male with pertinent past medical history of an LVAD implanted as destination therapy, stage III chronic kidney disease, and hypertension. He was admitted for low-flow alarms, and the echocardiogram showed stable right ventricle function and no pericardial effusion. Invasive hemodynamic assessments demonstrated a peak-to-peak gradient of 90 mm Hg in the outflow graft between the mid and distal ends of the graft on pullback. Contrast angiography confirmed OGS. The OGS was successfully treated with a VBX-covered stent (Gore). …
A Unique Case Of Inflow Cannula Obstruction By A Tissue Membrane, Roopa A. Rao, Kashif Saleem, Bistees George, Maya Guglin
A Unique Case Of Inflow Cannula Obstruction By A Tissue Membrane, Roopa A. Rao, Kashif Saleem, Bistees George, Maya Guglin
The VAD Journal
The use of a left ventricular assist device has increased and is a primary surgical treatment for heart failure. However, one major complication of left ventricular assist device support is an obstruction in the blood flow pathway. Pump thrombosis and outflow graft occlusion are some of the common causes of such obstructions. Here, we describe a unique case of HeartMate II (Abbott Laboratories) inflow cannula obstruction from a membranous structure without evidence of thrombus. The histology showed evidence of fibrous tissue and heart muscle tissue in the membrane. The patient underwent a successful device exchange with a HeartMate 3 (Abbott …
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump May Attenuate Adverse Hemodynamic Effects Of Negative Intrathoracic Pressure In Cardiogenic Shock, Faris Araj
The VAD Journal
High negative intrathoracic pressure (NIP), as occurs during obstructive sleep apnea or hiccups, results in adverse hemodynamic consequences, specifically a decrease in left ventricle (LV) performance. These untoward effects can potentially be catastrophic in the case of an already compromised LV in cardiogenic shock. The interplay of intra-aortic balloon pump counter pulsation during abrupt high NIP in cardiogenic shock is described.
Impact Of Atrial Fibrillation On Outcomes After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Chandan Buttar, Sofia Lakhdar, Mahmood Nassar, Nso Nso, Giovina Collura, Most Sirajum Munira
Impact Of Atrial Fibrillation On Outcomes After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Chandan Buttar, Sofia Lakhdar, Mahmood Nassar, Nso Nso, Giovina Collura, Most Sirajum Munira
The VAD Journal
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common finding in patients with heart failure and is well-known for its deleterious effects on cardiac function and hemodynamics; however, there are gaps in knowledge regarding the impact of AF on patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Methods: In this study, we searched PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases through September 2021 to find articles that assessed the outcomes of AF in patients with LVADs.
Results: A total of 12 studies that underwent systematic review evaluated the outcomes of 7853 adult patients. The meta-analysis analyzed findings from a total of 1003 patients. Pooled …
The Role Of The Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2 In Pancreatic Cancer: Mechanisms Of Tumor Immunosuppression And Intestinal Radioprotection, Carolina Garcia Garcia
The Role Of The Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2 In Pancreatic Cancer: Mechanisms Of Tumor Immunosuppression And Intestinal Radioprotection, Carolina Garcia Garcia
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with dismal prognosis. The only curative option for patients is surgery, but over 80% of patients are not surgical candidates. Unfortunately, PDAC is resistant to the three remaining options. PDAC is characterized by a profoundly hypoxic and immunosuppressive stroma, which contributes to its therapeutic recalcitrance. Alpha-smooth muscle actin+ (αSMA+) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the most abundant stromal component, as well as mediators of stromal deposition. The hypoxia-inducible factors (HIF1 and HIF2) coordinate responses to hypoxia, yet, despite their known association to poor patient outcomes, their functions within the PDAC tumor microenvironment (TME) …
Pulsatility Is A Predictive Marker Of Improved Cardiac Function In Patients With Liquid Matrix-Treated Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Philemon Mikail, Rinku Skaria, Marvin Slepian, Janny Garcia, Richard Smith, Zain Khalpey
Pulsatility Is A Predictive Marker Of Improved Cardiac Function In Patients With Liquid Matrix-Treated Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Philemon Mikail, Rinku Skaria, Marvin Slepian, Janny Garcia, Richard Smith, Zain Khalpey
The VAD Journal
Objective: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are utilized as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. Although cardiac offloading from these devices rarely leads to complete remodeling and functional recovery, the use of mesenchymal cells to modulate heart failure has been explored in recent years due to its intrinsic regenerative properties. Current methods of evaluating cardiac function have too much variability, difficulty of access, or require too frequent follow up to create universal weaning protocols. We hypothesized that the administration of amniotic allograft liquid matrix (LM) containing amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (aMSCs) in …
Fondaparinux As An Alternative Anticoagulant Treatment In Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices And Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Case Series, Daniela Piani, Andrea Lechiancole, Massimo Maiani, Igor Vendramin, Sandro Sponga, Elisabetta Auci, Ugolino Livi
Fondaparinux As An Alternative Anticoagulant Treatment In Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices And Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Case Series, Daniela Piani, Andrea Lechiancole, Massimo Maiani, Igor Vendramin, Sandro Sponga, Elisabetta Auci, Ugolino Livi
The VAD Journal
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) can occur in patients after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. In cases of recurrent GIB, the management of anticoagulation treatment represents a challenging situation in which the risk of bleeding recurrence and the need for long-term anticoagulation must be balanced. This case series describes the successful management of anticoagulation in three patients with recurrent GIB using fondaparinux.
To our knowledge, these are the first reported cases of recurrent GIB in which a single dose of subcutaneous fondaparinux was used instead of oral anticoagulation. None of the patients presented with signs of pump thrombosis or arterial embolism. …
My Journey With The Heartware Ventricular Assist Device- An Obituary, Georg M. Wieselthaler
My Journey With The Heartware Ventricular Assist Device- An Obituary, Georg M. Wieselthaler
The VAD Journal
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What Did We Learn About Vads In 2021?, Maya Guglin
What Did We Learn About Vads In 2021?, Maya Guglin
The VAD Journal
This is our 8th annual literature review on mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices.
Our previous reports were well received by the readers. The full text of the reviews for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 20201-7 were downloaded 821, 861, 701, 869, 951, 272, and 365 times, respectively.
In this review, we summarized the most interesting and important, from our standpoint, publications from 2021. There may be some slight overlap with the end of 2020 because some papers were published online first, and the year of the publication changed when they became …
Pulseless Paradoxus: A Clue To The Presence Of Cardiac Tamponade During Continuous-Flow Mechanical Circulatory Support, Faris G. Araj
Pulseless Paradoxus: A Clue To The Presence Of Cardiac Tamponade During Continuous-Flow Mechanical Circulatory Support, Faris G. Araj
The VAD Journal
This letter to the editor is in response to the published article by by Akhtar et al.