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Cause of death after LVAD implantation (n = 11)
| Cause of death | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Hemorrhagic stroke | 3 (27.3) |
| VAD-related infection | 1 (9.1) |
| Right heart failure | 1 (9.1) |
| Cancer | 1 (9.1) |
| Other chronic illness | 1 (9.1) |
| Sudden unexplained death | 2 (18.2) |
| Suicide | 1 (9.1) |
| Trauma or accident | 1 (9.1) |
LVAD, left ventricular assist device; VAD, ventricular assist device.
