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Research Article: Pre-Implant Immune Status is Associated with Infection Risk After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Date Published: 2024-02-01

Introduction:
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is an established treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure but comprises the risk for infection following implantation. Infection is the most common complication after LVAD implantation, leading to major morbidity and mortality. Between % and % of the patients with implanted continuous-flow LVAD suffer from infection, and >% result in LVAD-related death. The -year mortality is . times greater in patients with infection compared to infection-free…

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