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- Title
The impact of acute reduction of continuous-flow left ventricular assist device support on cardiac and exercise performance.
- Authors
Jakovljevic, Djordje G; George, Robert S; Nunan, David; Donovan, Gay; Bougard, Robert S; Yacoub, Magdi H; Birks, Emma J; Brodie, David A
- Abstract
The use of the HeartMate II continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) improves survival, quality of life and functional capacity of patients with advanced heart failure. However, no study so far has shown the benefits of these devices for cardiac function during peak exercise.
- Publication
Heart (British Cardiac Society), 2010, Vol 96, Issue 17, p1390
- ISSN
1468-201X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/hrt.2010.193698