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Perioperative Management of Left Ventricular Assist Devices

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LVADs can dramatically improve survival in end-stage heart failure, but up to 30% of patients develop right heart failure or significant bleeding in the first 30 days—making perioperative management as critical as the surgery itself.

Why this is interesting

Imagine your heart’s main pump is failing. A machine can take over its job—but only if you manage the transition perfectly. How do surgeons keep patients alive during this life-changing swap?