Mechanical circulatory assist devices stroke subtype classification: a novel stroke classification system in patients with ventricular assist devices

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Authors

Camila Bonin Pinto · University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Cameron D. Owens · University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Ronald Alvarado-Dyer · University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Andrea Loggini · Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Jorge Ortiz-Garcia · University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Mirjam R. Heldner · University of Bern

Shyam Prabhakaran

Abstract

This novel MCAD stroke classification demonstrated excellent interrater reliability in a single-center LVAD retrospective cohort and provides a structured framework for categorizing etiologic contributors. Future prospective multicenter studies are needed to assess its clinical utility.

Topics & Keywords

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Volume 35, Issue 5, pp. 108605-108605

DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108605

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