| Outpatient management of long-term assist devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12790048 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Current VAD technology has enabled patients to be safely discharged from hospital, awaiting transplantation in the setting of their home. The results of recent studies have proven that patients on LVADs as destination therapy fare better than their medical counterparts and enjoy a higher quality of life. The lessons learned thus far in the outpatient management of LVADs has convinced the medical and non-medical communities that this form of therapy is more than feasible in addressing the epidemic of heart failure. Newer devices are on the horizon. It is inevitable that more patients will be visible in the streets and workplace as the modifications in size and application become more user friendly. It will be our responsibility, as the guardians of this technology, to use it wisely and provide the support that is necessary for this special population of people. |
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Authors:
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Elena C Holmes |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiology clinics Volume: 21 ISSN: 0733-8651 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiol Clin Publication Date: 2003 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-06-06 Completed Date: 2003-08-06 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8300331 Medline TA: Cardiol Clin Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hahnemann University Hospital, Broad & Vine Streets, MS-111, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192, USA. lvadnp@aol.com |
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Activities of Daily Living Ambulatory Care / standards* Cardiology / manpower Heart Failure / surgery* Heart-Assist Devices* Home Care Services / standards Humans Patient Discharge / standards United States |
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