Long-Term Results in Patients With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy After Weaning From Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Abstract

For selected patients with IDCM, weaning from LVADs is a clinical option with good results over >9 years and should, therefore, be considered in those with cardiac recovery after LVAD implantation. Off-pump echocardiographic data are reliable for the detection of LV recovery and prediction of long-term cardiac stability after weaning.