Tahsili-Fahadan P, et al. - In this retrospective analysis, researchers intended to determine the incidence, subtypes, anatomical distribution, and pre- and post-implantation risk factors of cerebrovascular events (CVE) as well as the impact of CVEs on outcomes after continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVAD) implantation at their institution. Higher odds of ischemic CVE were reported in relation to a history of coronary artery disease and female gender, and diabetes mellitus was shown to be related to higher odds of hemorrhagic CVE. Overall, LVADs were found to be related to high rates of CVE, increased mortality, and lower rates of heart transplantation. Improved survival was reported in relation to heart transplantation.