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Exercise training in patients with a left ventricular assist device (Ex-VAD): rationale and design of a multicentre, prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
(2019)European Journal of Heart FailureAims Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is a promising option for patients with advanced heart failure (HF), refractory to guideline‐mandated medical treatment either as a bridge to heart transplantation or as lifelong therapy. Functional capacity improves after LVAD implantation but remains reduced in patients with long‐term LVAD therapy. Exercise training (ET) improves functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) in HF and ...Journal Article -
Echocardiographic assessment of functional mitral regurgitation: opening Pandora's box?
(2019)ESC Heart FailureTwo recent trials of transcatheter mitral‐valve repair in patients with functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) presented opposing results for the MitraClip® compared to medical therapy alone. The conflicting results gave rise to intensive discussions about assessment of mitral valve regurgitation (MR). A recent editorial viewpoint provided a potential explanation presenting a new pathophysiologic concept. However, the echocardiographic ...Journal Article