Is native aortic valve commissural fusion in patients with long-term left ventricular assist devices associated with clinically important aortic insufficiency?
Commissural fusion of the native aortic valve occurs in a significant number of patients receiving long-term LVAD support and can necessitate increased levels of LVAD support. Recognition of this phenomenon may allow development of strategies to minimize commissural fusion and extend LVAD pump life.
Sampling site does not influence levels of fT4 and TSH.