Response by Parikh and Kamel to Letter Regarding Article, “Stroke Risk and Mortality in Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices”
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Response by Parikh and Kamel to Letter Regarding Article, "Stroke Risk and Mortality in Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices".
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have advanced the management of end-stage heart failure. However, these devices are associated with hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications, including stroke. We assessed the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke after VAD placement. METHODS Using administrative claims data from acute care hospitals i...
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عنوان ژورنال: Stroke
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0039-2499,1524-4628
DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.015958