A Peek at LVADs Pumping to Recovery.

Authors :: Arshad S
Cutting RD
Stephens DJ
Goldberg YH
Mahr C
Vyasabattu M
Abdelfattah AH
Vaidya GN
Source :: Clinical Medicine Insights. Cardiology [Clin Med Insights Cardiol] 2022 Dec 26; Vol. 16, pp. 11795468221144352. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 26 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized the management of patients with advanced heart failure refractory to medical therapy. Current indications of LVADs include Bridge to Transplantation (BTT), Destination Therapy (DT) for long-term use, Bridge to the Decision (BTD) used as a temporary measure, and lastly Bridge to Recovery (BTR). Here, we briefly review the clinical evidence and the molecular mechanisms behind myocardial recovery following LVAD placement. We also share institutional protocols used at 2 major medical centers in the USA.<br />Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2022.)