Advanced heart failure management and selection for advanced therapies

Alexander Papolos, Elrond Teo, Nishant A. Gandhi, Raymond Bietry

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Abstract

Advancements in the field of heart failure have significantly improved both mortality and the quality of life of millions. However, heart failure generally remains a chronic disease with an insidious progression to organ failure despite optimal medical treatment. Early consideration of advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation in advanced heart failure is essential. The purpose of this chapter is to assist the reader in the identification of patients with advanced heart failure that have not yet developed irreversible end-organ dysfunction, as interventions in this narrow therapeutic window results in improved post-surgical outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationModern Concepts and Practices in Cardiothoracic Critical Care
PublisherIGI Global
Pages216-235
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781466686045
ISBN (Print)1466686030, 9781466686038
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2015

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