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Gastrointestinal bleeding rates in recipients of nonpulsatile and pulsatile left ventricular assist devices.
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Abstract
Pulsatile and nonpulsatile left ventricular assist devices are effective in managing congestive heart failure. Despite early evidence for clinical efficacy, the long-term impact of nonpulsatile flow on end-organ function remains to be determined. Our goal was to compare rates of gastrointestinal bleeding in nonpulsatile and pulsatile device recipients.