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Device types implanted and settings at the time of BP assessment.
| Variable | HeartMate II n=20 Mean ± SD or “n” (%) |
HeartWare n=11 Mean ± SD or “n” (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 67.2±8.0 | 56.7±9.1 |
| Male, % | 19 (95) | 8 (73) |
| Ischemic etiology % | 11 (55) | 2 (18) |
| LVAD Speed [RPM] | 9010±382 | 26667±198 |
| LVAD Power [Watts] | 5.2±0.9 | 4.1±1.3 |
| Pulsatility Index | 5.7±1.0 | N/A |
LVAD= Left Ventricle Assist Device, SD= standard deviation
