The “Right” Definition for Post–Left Ventricular Assist Device Right Heart Failure: The More We Learn, the Less We Know
Shelley Hall, Hannah Copeland, Amit Alam, Susan Joseph
Abstract
Right heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality following left ventricular assist device implantation. Over the past few decades, the definition proposed by the Interagency Registry of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Society of Thoracic Surgeons has continually evolved to better identify this complex pathology. We propose that the latest definition proposed by the Mechanical Circulatory Support Academic Research Consortium in 2020 will increase our recognition and understanding of this complex disease phenomenon.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCirculatory systemHeart failureCardiologyIntensive care medicineRight heart failureVentricular assist deviceRight heartInternal medicineMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCardiac Structural Anomalies and RepairCardiac Arrest and Resuscitation