Renal dysfunction and chronic mechanical circulatory support
Brisco MA, Testani JM, Cook JL. Renal dysfunction and chronic mechanical circulatory support. Current Opinion In Cardiology 2016, 31: 277-286. PMID: 27022890, PMCID: PMC6176489, DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical circulatory supportRenal dysfunctionRenal functionCirculatory supportChronic mechanical circulatory supportPostoperative acute kidney injuryIrreversible renal dysfunctionAcute kidney injuryRight ventricular dysfunctionAdvanced heart failureCardiogenic shockKidney injuryNeurohormonal activationVentricular dysfunctionMost patientsHeart failureKidney functionSubsequent recurrenceVolume overloadVenous congestionEarly improvementDysfunctionDevice-related effectsReversible formDiagnostic tests