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J. Heart Lung Transplant. · Oct 2005
Nutrition assessment and management of left ventricular assist device patients.
- Kalman Holdy, Walter Dembitsky, Laura L Eaton, Suzanne Chillcott, Marcia Stahovich, Brad Rasmusson, and Francis Pagani.
- Nutrition & Metabolic Support Service, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California, USA.
- J. Heart Lung Transplant. 2005 Oct 1;24(10):1690-6.
AbstractNutrition evaluation and support is an integral component of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy. Malnutrition in the LVAD patient contributes to a host of post-operative problems, such as infection and limited functional capacity, which compromise long-term outcomes. Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation of the LVAD patient should include a nutrition assessment and formalized plan to initiate and advance nutrition support while addressing the metabolic imbalances associated with heart failure. An interdisciplinary approach, including a nutrition support team, is desirable to manage these patients effectively. This article reviews essential aspects regarding nutrition management of these patients.
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