학술논문
The Effect of Artificial Pulsatility on the Peripheral Vasculature in Patients with A Continuous-Flow Ventricular Assist Device
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Article
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Source
Canadian Journal of Cardiology; 20210101, Issue: Preprints
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0828282X
Abstract
Implantation of left ventricular assist systems (LVASs) has become the standard of care for advanced heart failure (HF). The absence of pulsatility in previous devices contributes to vascular and endothelial dysfunction, related to atherosclerotic or vascular complications. We hypothesized that the artificial pulsatility provided by the HeartMate 3 (HM3) LVAS would exert a favorable effect on the vasculature.