Publications by authors named "Valerie C E Drost"
Shared care for patients with a left ventricular assist device: a scoping review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are vital for patients with severe heart failure, but their management is mainly at specialized hospitals, making access difficult for those in remote areas.
- A shared care model (SCM) is being explored to improve collaboration between implanting centers and local hospitals, potentially enhancing patient care.
- Initial studies suggest that SCMs can improve patient satisfaction and continuity of care, but challenges like staff training and lack of evidence on long-term impacts need to be addressed before broader implementation.