Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature.
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Guerrero, EL; Hobble, BA; Russell, SD
Published in: Current problems in cardiology
October 2024
With changes in the heart transplant allocation system in the United States, the use of left ventricular device therapy (LVAD) as a bridge to transplant has decreased. Currently, one of the primary reasons to implant a device is for patient support until they can lose weight to qualify for transplant. This paper reviews the outcomes of various weight loss strategies for patients with LVADs including weight reduction surgery and cardiac rehab. Additionally, results of the use of GLP1 agonists on weight loss in general and in heart failure patients is reviewed. Finally, because of the unique issues involving exercise for patients with LVADs, we review safe exercise techniques with instructions for patients.
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Published In
Current problems in cardiology
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EISSN
1535-6280
ISSN
0146-2806
Publication Date
October 2024
Volume
49
Issue
10
Start / End Page
102753
Related Subject Headings
- Weight Loss
- Middle Aged
- Humans
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Failure
- Female
- Exercise Therapy
- Exercise
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
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Guerrero, E. L., Hobble, B. A., & Russell, S. D. (2024). Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature. Current Problems in Cardiology, 49(10), 102753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102753
Guerrero, Elizabeth L., Blair A. Hobble, and Stuart D. Russell. “Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature.” Current Problems in Cardiology 49, no. 10 (October 2024): 102753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102753.
Guerrero EL, Hobble BA, Russell SD. Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature. Current problems in cardiology. 2024 Oct;49(10):102753.
Guerrero, Elizabeth L., et al. “Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature.” Current Problems in Cardiology, vol. 49, no. 10, Oct. 2024, p. 102753. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102753.
Guerrero EL, Hobble BA, Russell SD. Exercise and weight loss with a left ventricular assist device: A case report and review of the literature. Current problems in cardiology. 2024 Oct;49(10):102753.
Published In
Current problems in cardiology
DOI
EISSN
1535-6280
ISSN
0146-2806
Publication Date
October 2024
Volume
49
Issue
10
Start / End Page
102753
Related Subject Headings
- Weight Loss
- Middle Aged
- Humans
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Failure
- Female
- Exercise Therapy
- Exercise
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology