Obesity as a Risk Factor for Consideration for Left Ventricular Assist Devices

摘要

Background: Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular outcomes and is prevalent in patients with advanced heart failure requiring left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The understanding of high body mass index (BMI) and outcomes after LVAD implantation continues to evolve. In this study we investigated the effects of obesity on post LVAD implantation outcomes.