Article originalPatients sous assistance circulatoire mécanique mono-gauche en centre de réadaptation cardiaque. Retour d’une expérience de prise en chargeLeft ventricle assist device: Rehabilitation and management programmes

Progress in the medical management of patients with heart failure with systolic dysfunction has been accompanied by a significant improvement in survival and quality of life. These strategies have also resulted in changes in the clinical profile as well as an increase in the number of patients with advanced heart failure. The technological developments in left ventricular assist devices provide real hope for these patients. This article related our experience of management and the rehabilitation program realized.