Risk Factors of Neurological Events in Patients Supported with Continuous Flow LVADs

Both ICVAs and HCVAs are major complications for patients implanted with LVADs. The highest risk occurs during the first 30 days post-implant with most occurring during the index hospitalization. A low INR TTR was associated with risk of developing both ICVAs and HCVAs. Targeting a higher TTR may decrease the risk of CVA's in this high risk patient population.