Evolvement of left ventricular assist device： the implications on heart failure management

Heart failure （HF） is a potentially fatal disease that affects increasing number of people worldwide. Although heart transplant is the ＂gold standard＂ therapy for HF, due to the limited availability of organs, many patients died when waiting for the transplant. Left ventricular assist device （LVAD）,...

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Published in:Journal of geriatric cardiology : JGC 2016-07, Vol.13 (5), p.425-430
Main Authors: Chair, Sek Ying, Yu, Doris Sf, Ng, Michael Timothy, Wang, Qun, Cheng, Ho Yu, Wong, Eliza Ml, Sit, Janet Wh
Format: Article
Language:English
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Symposium: Heart failure management for the elderly
世界范围
左心室
心力衰竭
心脏移植
演变
管理
辅助治疗
辅助装置
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Summary:Heart failure （HF） is a potentially fatal disease that affects increasing number of people worldwide. Although heart transplant is the ＂gold standard＂ therapy for HF, due to the limited availability of organs, many patients died when waiting for the transplant. Left ventricular assist device （LVAD）, as a mechanical circulatory support, has become a new light for patients with HF. With the technical advancements, LVADs work not only as a bridge to transplant, but also assist heart recovery and even as a destination therapy in long-term treatment. This observation paper reviewed the development of LVAD and its clinical roles. The challenges and possible solutions in nursing care for pa- tients with LVAD at different stage of implantation were discussed. The healthcare professionals could obtain a better understanding about the LVAD treatment for HF patients.
ISSN:1671-5411
DOI:10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.015