1. Specific recommendations for prevention strategies often depend on the ischemic
stroke/transient ischemic attack subtype. Therefore, new in this guideline is a section …

Chronic heart failure (HF) is a major emerging healthcare problem, associated with a high
morbidity and mortality. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have emerged as a …

Background: Ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents remain common among
patients with centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist devices, despite improvements in survival …

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major complication in left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
population. A better understanding of clinical risk factors associated with AIS may help …

This study aims to develop simulation methods, performance evaluation methods, and
optimization strategies for blood pumps. Computational fluid dynamics, in-vitro …

Background China is one of the countries with the highest burden of stroke. Implementing
multidimensional management guidelines will help clinicians practise evidence-based care …

Purpose To develop a mathematical model for predicting shear-induced von Willebrand
factor (vWF) function modification which can be used to guide ventricular assist devices …

Abstract More than 2,400 continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are
implanted each year in the United States alone. Both the number of patients living with …

Purpose The objective of this study is to develop a bleeding risk model for assessing device-
induced bleeding risk in patients supported with blood contact medical devices (BCMDs) …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Short-term and durable mechanical circulatory support
(MCS) devices represent life-saving interventions for patients with cardiogenic shock and …