Acceptable Post-Heart Transplant Outcomes Support Temporary MCS Prioritization in the New OPTN|UNOS Heart Allocation Policy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.04.1819
Abstract: BACKGROUND Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are generally used short term to maintain adequate organ perfusion in patients with advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Unacceptably high waitlist mortality in this cohort motivated changes… read more here.
Keywords: mcs; heart; heart transplant; transplant outcomes ... See more keywords
Effects of Escalating Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients With Worsening Cardiogenic Shock.
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DOI: 10.14503/thij-21-7615
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cardiogenic shock-related mortality is substantial, and temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are frequently used. The authors aimed to describe patient characteristics and outcomes in patients with worsening cardiogenic shock requiring escalation of temporary… read more here.
Keywords: temporary mcs; escalation; worsening cardiogenic; shock ... See more keywords