Figure 2.

Clinical recommendations to promote myocardial recovery post LVAD implantation, ranging from pre-implant to explant. ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; AI, aortic insufficiency; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; BNP, brain natriuretic peptide; BPM, beats per minute; CPET, cardiopulmonary exercise test; CVP, central venous pressure; GFR, glomerular filtration rate; HF, heart failure; HR, heart rate; K, potassium; LVEDD, left ventricular end diastolic diameter; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; LVESD, left ventricular end systolic dimension; MAP, mean arterial pressure; MR, mitral regurgitation; NICM, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy; PCWP, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure; RAAS, renin-angiotensin antagonist system; RHC, right heart catheterization.