Use of Skeletal Muscle Index as a Predictor of Wait‐List Mortality in Patients With End‐Stage Liver Disease
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25802
Abstract: The aim of this study is to validate a proposed definition of sarcopenia in predicting wait‐list mortality. We retrospectively evaluated 355 adults (age ≥18 years) with cirrhosis listed for first‐time LT from January 1, 2010,… read more here.
Keywords: list mortality; skeletal muscle; mortality; wait list ... See more keywords
Implications for the CAS system for organ distribution in the United States: Implementing the System.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2024.09.004
Abstract: The change to a continuous distribution of lungs and the composite allocation score (CAS) in March 2023 aims to improve access to lung transplant and reduce waiting list mortality. Early data post implementation shows that… read more here.
Keywords: list mortality; system; distribution; waiting list ... See more keywords