Christian Hengstenberg

Memory of the renin-angiotensin system following heart transplantation or implantation of a left ventricular assist device

Abstract Background Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, while not routinely recommended after heart transplantation (HT), are advised in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients to promote reverse remodeling and support myocardial recovery. Whether restoring hemody...