Publications by authors named "Daniil Dourov"
Article Synopsis
- LVAD implantation is a common procedure for patients with severe heart failure, and proper fluid management post-surgery is essential for recovery.
- A study on 20 patients using passive leg raising (PLR) showed that this method effectively predicts which patients will benefit from additional fluid by temporarily increasing cardiac preload.
- Results indicated that 55% of patients were responsive to PLR, leading to significant increases in LVAD flow, central venous pressure, mean arterial pressure, and end-tidal carbon dioxide, highlighting PLR as a simple, noninvasive assessment tool for fluid responsiveness in these patients.
