Tag Robert L. Kormos

Ventricular assist device implantation

Before the procedure Indications Postcardiotomy failure (left ventricular assist device [LVAD]) Elevated left atrial pressure (LAP) and cardiogenic shock despite inotropic support and intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) LAP >25 mm Hg Cardiac index (CI) <2 L/min/m 2 Severe left ventricular…