Search Results - "Daniel Zimpfer, MD"
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Outcomes in HeartMate II Patients With No Antiplatelet Therapy: 2-Year Results From the European TRACE Study
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-04-2017)“…Background Current recommendations of antithrombotic therapy for HeartMate II (HMII) patients include the use of both an anticoagulant and an antiplatelet…”
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Results of the post-market Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System (ReVOLVE)
Published in The Journal of heart and lung transplantation (01-05-2014)“…Background The post-market Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System (ReVOLVE) is an investigator-initiated registry established to…”
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Renal Function and Outcome After Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-04-2009)“…Background Renal dysfunction as a risk factor with the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) is controversial. We determined the effect of renal…”
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Left ventricular assist devices decrease fixed pulmonary hypertension in cardiac transplant candidates
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-03-2007)“…Objective Fixed pulmonary hypertension is a contraindication for cardiac transplantation because of the increased risk of donor heart failure. We sought to…”
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Use of continuous flow ventricular assist devices in patients with heart failure and a normal ejection fraction: A computer-simulation study
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-05-2013)“…Objectives Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices are used in end-stage systolic heart failure. However, about one half of the patients with heart…”
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Low-molecular-weight heparin for anti-coagulation after left ventricular assist device implantation
Published in The Journal of heart and lung transplantation (2014)“…Background Anti-coagulation is required in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). We evaluated the feasibility of low-molecular-weight heparin…”
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Minimally Invasive Thoratec Heartmate II Implantation in the Setting of Severe Thoracic Aortic Calcification
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-09-2013)“…A minimally invasive approach for implantation of the Heart Mate II left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in the setting of severe thoracic aortic…”
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Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting Influences Antibiotic Penetration Into Presternal Tissue
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-04-2013)“…Background Internal mammary artery (IMA) harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) influences tissue perfusion and represents a risk factor for…”
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Durable left ventricular assist devices following temporary circulatory support on a microaxial flow pump with and without extracorporeal life supportCentral MessagePerspective
Published in JTCVS open (01-10-2024)“…Background: Circulatory support with a catheter-based microaxial flow pump (mAFP) plays a major role in the treatment of severe cardiogenic shock. In most…”
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High-Intensity Transient Signals in the Outflow Graft and Thrombosis of a HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-03-2016)“…We report the echocardiographic detection of microbubbles in the outflow prosthesis of a HeartWare HVAD left ventricular assist device using transthoracic…”
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Supra-aortic Transposition for Combined Vascular and Endovascular Repair of Aortic Arch Pathology
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-11-2008)“…Background Supra-aortic transpositions in various extents followed by endovascular stent graft placement are now an established tool in the treatment of…”
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Off-Pump HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device Implantation With Outflow Graft Anastomosis to the Left Subclavian Artery
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-06-2014)“…A novel, off-pump implantation technique for the HeartWare ventricular assist device with outflow graft anastomosis to the left subclavican artery is…”
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Novel Insights Into the Mechanisms and Treatment of Intramural Hematoma Affecting the Entire Thoracic Aorta
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-08-2008)“…Background The purpose of this study was to address a previously not described mechanism underlying intramural hematoma (IMH) of the entire thoracic aorta and…”
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Long-term results of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in atherosclerotic aneurysms involving the descending aorta
Published in Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (Print) (01-12-2010)“…Objective This study evaluated long-term results of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for atherosclerotic aneurysms involving descending aorta. Methods One…”
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Direct epicardial shock wave therapy improves ventricular function and induces angiogenesis in ischemic heart failure
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-04-2009)“…Objectives Direct application of low-energy unfocused shock waves induces angiogenesis in ischemic soft tissue. The potential effects of epicardial shock wave…”
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Midterm Results of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Patients With Aneurysms Involving the Descending Aorta Originating From Chronic Type B Dissections
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-07-2010)“…Background Midterm results of TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair) in patients with aneurysms involving the descending aorta originating from chronic…”
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Continuous assessment of cardiac function during rotary blood pump support: A contractility index derived from pump flow
Published in The Journal of heart and lung transplantation (2010)“…Background The clinical application of rotary blood pumps (RBPs) for bridge-to-recovery and destination therapy has focused interest on the remaining…”
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Results After Endovascular Stent Graft Placement in Atherosclerotic Aneurysms Involving the Descending Aorta
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-02-2007)“…Background The purpose of this study was to determine durability and need for reinterventions after endovascular stent graft placement in atherosclerotic…”
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Mechanical circulatory support in pediatric patients with biventricular and univentricular heartsCentral MessagePerspective
Published in JTCVS open (01-06-2021)“…Background: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in pediatric patients remains challenging because of small body size, limited availability of approved…”
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Different Heparin Contents in Prothrombin Complex Concentrates May Impair Blood Clotting in Outpatients With Ventricular Assist Devices Receiving Phenprocoumon
Published in Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (01-01-2016)“…Objectives Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) are used to rapidly reverse anticoagulation by oral vitamin K antagonists. They differ in the content of…”
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