Increased intrathoracic impedance may predict adverse events in LVAD patients.
J Card Surg
; 28(5): 616-8, 2013 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23909444
ABSTRACT
We describe a 36-year-old male with a HeartWare LVAD and a Medtronic Virtuoso DR pacemaker in whom increased intrathoracic impedance preceded suction events, low LVAD flows, symptoms of a heart failure exacerbation, and hospitalization. Measurement of intrathoracic impedance may identify fluid shifts prior to symptoms and predict adverse events in patients with an LVAD.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tórax
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Cardiografía de Impedancia
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Card Surg
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
