Cardiac Rotational Mechanics As a Predictor of Myocardial Recovery in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Chronic Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Pilot Study [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
LV rotational mechanics seem to be useful in selecting patients prone to cardiac recovery after mechanical unloading induced by LVADs. Future studies should investigate the utility of these markers in predicting durable cardiac recovery after the explantation of the cardiac assist device.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Bonios, M. J., Koliopoulou, A., Wever-Pinzon, O., Taleb, I., Stehlik, J., Xu, W., Wever-Pinzon, J., Catino, A., Kfoury, A. G., Horne, B. D., Nativi-Nicolau, J., Adamopoulos, S. N., Fang, J. C., Selzman, C. H., Bax, J. J., Drakos, S. G. Tags: Heart Failure, Remodeling Original Articles Source Type: research