ArticleWorld journal of cardiology2020
Effects of left ventricular assist device on pulmonary functions and pulmonary hemodynamics: A meta-analysis. waqasullah.dr@gmail.com.
Article in World journal of cardiology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Long-term pulmonary function after intrathoracic versus extrathoracic LVAD Implantation: perioperative implications at one year.JA clinical reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundGiven current evidence, the effect of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation on pulmonary function tests remains controversial.
aimTo better understand the factors contributing to the changes seen on pulmonary function testing and the correlation with pulmonary hemodynamics after LVAD implantation.
methodsElectronic databases were queried to identify relevant articles. The summary effect size was estimated as a difference of overall means and standard deviation on a random-effects model.
resultsA total of four studies comprising 219 patients were included. The overall mean forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) and diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) after LVAD implantation were significantly lower by 0.23 L (95%CI: 0.11-0.34,
conclusionLVAD implantation might be associated with a significant reduction of the spirometric measures, including FEV1, FVC, and DLCO, and an overall improvement of pulmonary hemodynamics.
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