Neurologic Events in Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. [Review] 

 -  2018 
<br/><br/>Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: August 1998 - February 2004 
<br/><br/> Although the growing use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has improved the survival and quality of life of patients with stage D heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain one of the most-feared complications of this therapy and a significant source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. In this article, the authors aim to summarize the current data regarding the incidence/prevalence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients with continuous-flow LVADs, compare axial and centrifugal devices, and discuss the major risk factors for neurologic events that have been identified.  Copyright (c) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 
<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>0733-8651 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1016/j.ccl.2018.06.007 [doi] S0733-8651(18)30850-6 [pii] 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Function: </label><br/>Journal Article<br/>Review