In this retrospective observational multicenter study the authors tested the hypothesis that the use of IMPELLA™ pump as bridge to bridge, by giving the opportunity of active rehabilitation, should improve patient's outcomes after the implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
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Proportion of patients alive in the surgery ward, not requiring intravenous access and walking (John Hopkins highest level of mobility (JH-HLM) scale = 8 at 30 days after the LVAD implantation
Timeframe: Day 30 after Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation