Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Does Not Impact Long‐Term Survival and Complications in Left Ventricular Assistance Device Recipients
In this large multicenter study, AF before LVAD implantation was not associated with increased risks of mortality, bleeding, stroke, or pump thrombosis, but was linked to a higher incidence of late VAs. These findings, based on earlier-generation devices, should be interpreted cautiously given the recent adoption of the HeartMate 3, offering improved hemocompatibility. Further studies are needed to identify LVAD patients where AF carries clinical significance and guide optimal management.
Authors
- Vincent Galand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2593-6345)
- Valentin Barré
- Erwan Flécher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1379-0438)
- P Groussin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8832-9157)
- Miloud Cherbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8952-6283)
- Philippe Maury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4800-1841)
- Clément Delmas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9180-9128)
- Paul Gautier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9934-8432)
- Raphael Martins
- Melvyn Dezecot
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (FR)
- Toulouse Mathematics Institute (FR)
- CIC Rennes (FR)
- Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes (FR)
- Université de Rennes (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Artificial Organs
- Published
- 2025-10-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70020
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00