A Detailed Weaning Protocol to Assess Cardiac Recovery in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Left ventricular assist device-mediated circulatory support and mechanical unloading in combination with guideline-directed medical therapy may lead to myocardial recovery, which may allow for device explantation. In this case series report, we present a weaning protocol for assessing myocardial recovery in 4 patients with HeartMate 3, 3 of whom were successfully explanted.
Source: JACC Case Reports
Authors: Rozh Kader, Nessim Al Khalili, Tonje Thorvaldsen, Ann Hallberg Kristensen, Snehal Patel, Stavros G. Drakos, Emil Najjar
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $850
OpenAlex ID: W4414148391