Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Outcomes after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chandan Buttar, Sofia Lakhdar, Mahmood Nassar, Nso Nso, Giovina Collura & Most Sirajum Munira
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common finding in patients with heart
failure and is well-known for its deleterious effects on cardiac function and
hemodynamics; however, there are gaps in knowledge regarding the impact of AF
on patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Methods: In this study, we searched PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane
Library databases through September 2021 to find articles that assessed the
outcomes of AF in patients with LVADs.
Results: A total...