The improvements in LVAD technology have translated into significant clinical benefits for patients. Dr. Zelman notes several key outcomes associated with the use of advanced LVADs: Increased Survival Rates: Studies have shown that patients with advanced heart failure who receive LVADs have significantly higher survival rates compared to those who receive medical therapy alone. The newer-generation devices have further improved these outcomes, with some studies reporting two-year survival rates of over 70%. Enhanced Quality of Life: Patients with LVADs often experience a dramatic improvement in symptoms, allowing them to engage in daily activities that were previously impossible due to heart failure. Dr. Zelman emphasizes that this improvement in quality of life is a crucial benefit of LVAD therapy, as it allows patients to maintain independence and participate more fully in life.
0 0 Del
drrichardzelman drrichardzelman
82 visninger

Dr. Richard Zelman | Clinical Benefits and Outcomes

Lastet opp 1 uke siden

The improvements in LVAD technology have translated into significant clinical benefits for patients. Dr. Zelman notes several key outcomes associated with the use of advanced LVADs:

Increased Survival Rates: Studies have shown that patients with advanced heart failure who receive LVADs have significantly higher survival rates compared to those who receive medical therapy alone. The newer-generation devices have further improved these outcomes, with some studies reporting two-year survival rates of over 70%.

Enhanced Quality of Life: Patients with LVADs often experience a dramatic improvement in symptoms, allowing them to engage in daily activities that were previously impossible due to heart failure. Dr. Zelman emphasizes that this improvement in quality of life is a crucial benefit of LVAD therapy, as it allows patients to maintain independence and participate more fully in life.

Rediger eller endre størrelse på hvilket som helst bilde ved å klikke på forhåndsvisningen
Rediger et bilde ved å ta på miniatyrbildet
Laster opp 0 bilde (0% fullført)
Køen lastes opp. Dette burde bare ta noen få sekunder å fullføre.
Opplasting fullført
Opplastet innhold lagt til i . Du kan opprett nytt album med innholdet du nettopp lastet opp.
Opplastet innhold lagt til i .
Du kan opprett nytt album med innholdet du nettopp lastet opp. Du må opprett konto eller logg inn for å lagre dette innholdet til kontoen din.
Ingen bilde ble lastet opp.
Some errors have occurred and the system couldn't process your request.
    eller avbrytavbryt gjenstående
    Advarsel: Noen av bildene kunne ikke lastes opp. Lær mer
    Sjekk feilmeldingen for mer informasjon.
    JPG PNG BMP GIF 20 MB
    nullstill lukk avbryt avbryt gjenstående