there is always RV dysfunction in LVAD patients

• related: Cardiology and Hemodynamics
• tags: #permanent

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LVAD is continuous movement of fluid from LV to aorta. This is stressful for RV. Normal RV will have mild dysfunction, whereas any RV dysfunction will worsen because of LVAD.

use epi for RV failure?

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  • there is always RV dysfunction in LVAD patients