D. Craig Miller, M.D.
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Effects of left ventricular support on right ventricular mechanics during experimental right ventricular ischemia.
Circulation. 1994; (5 Pt 2): II92-101
Left ventricular (LV) assist device (LVAD) support has been associated with right ventricular (RV) failure in humans, but the etiology remains unknown. Mechanical LV support apparently does not induce RV pump failure in normal hearts, but controlled studies of LV assistance in hearts with preexistent RV dysfunction have been limited. Therefore, this study was performed to determine if LVAD support impairs RV systolic mechanics during acute RV ischemia.
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