Pronounced associations were found between cf-LVAD explantation and BMI, ECG-QRS <0.12 ms, the value of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), LVDd at cf-LVAD implantation and the time interval between the first HF events and cf-LVAD implantation in the univariable logistic regression analysis (all p < 0.005, Table 5). Here, NPPB is linked to hydrops fetalis.