Background: Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a significant
cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with a left ventricular assist
device (LVAD). This study is aimed to investigate the influence of a pectus
excavatum on early and late outcomes, specifically RVF, following LVAD
implantation. Methods: A retrospective study was performed,
that included patients with a HeartMate 3 LVAD at our tertiary referral center.
The Haller index (HI) was calculated using computed tomography (CT) scan to
evaluate the chest-wall dimensions. Results: In total, 80 patients
(median age 57 years) were included. Two cohorts were identified: 28 patients
(35%) with a normal chest wall (HI
