Center Variation in Medicare Spending for Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Implant Hospitalizations
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2018.4717
Abstract: Importance Hospitalizations for durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implants are expensive and increasingly common. Insights into center-level variation in Medicare spending for these hospitalizations are needed to inform value improvement efforts. Objective To examine… read more here.
Keywords: durable lvad; variation medicare; spending; medicare spending ... See more keywords
Analysis of Total Survival Benefit in Candidates Listed for Heart Transplantation with Intraaortic Balloon Pump - Direct Bridge to Transplant versus Transplant Following Transition to Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.732
Abstract: Purpose Many patients listed with intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) currently undergo direct heart transplantation (HTx). However, donor hearts have a finite lifespan. Thus, implantation of a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) could extend the… read more here.
Keywords: total survival; transplant; durable lvad; heart ... See more keywords