A detailed explantation assessment protocol for patients with left ventricular assist devices with myocardial recovery

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation for end-stage heart failure patients has been on the rise, providing a reliable long-term option. For some LVAD patients, longer term LV unloading leads to recovery; hence, the need for evaluating potential myocardial recovery and weaning eligibility has emerged.All patients who underwent contemporary LVAD explantation at our institution between 2009 and 2020 were included in the study. Patients...