Effect of the Implantable Left Ventricular Assist Device on Neuroendocrine Activation in Heart Failure

Karen James, Patrick M. McCarthy, James D. Thomas, Rita L. Vargo, Robert E. Hobbs, Shelly Sapp, Emmanuel L. Bravo

Circulation · 1995 · 173 citations · 33 references

Abstract

We provide data supporting that the neurohormonal axis markedly improves after HeartMate implantation, providing biochemical confirmation of the improvement in hemodynamic status.

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