Left ventricular assist device bridge to recovery: a review of the current status.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The use of the left ventricular assist device as a bridge to recovery represents a new phenomenon. This article focuses on bridge-to-recovery in the settings of myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy with a review of the hemodynamic, neurohormonal, physiologic, cellular, and molecular changes of recovery during left ventricular assist device support. Despite numerous markers of success, there is a disconnect from the limited clinical successes that are reviewed. The current status and future options to increase the chances of success are highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Myocarditis
- Recovery of Function