Publications by authors named "Robert Charles Whitford"
Postoperative care after left ventricular assist device implantation: considerations for the cardiac surgical intensivist.
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure is a major health issue that's expected to grow as the population ages, leading to more cases of morbidity and mortality.
- Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are playing a crucial role in treating advanced heart failure, with over 5,000 implants done annually, making them the most widely used durable support devices globally.
- The article focuses on the intensive care management practices for patients with LVADs right after they receive the device, highlighting important considerations during the early post-implantation period.