Publications by authors named "Laetitia Pourtau"
Article Synopsis
- Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can improve survival rates in advanced heart failure patients, but they're linked to significant complications, particularly bleeding events that can worsen prognosis.
- A study conducted at Rangueil University Hospital analyzed 88 LVAD recipients from 2008 to 2019, finding that 49% experienced at least one bleeding event, with gastrointestinal bleeding being the most common.
- The research indicated that bleeding episodes greatly increase mortality risk, especially within the first nine months post-implantation, highlighting the need for better management strategies and further investigations into these adverse events.
