Considerations for referral: What happens to patients after being turned down for LVAD therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.10.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has revolutionized the treatment options for advanced heart failure patients. Patient selection is essential in obtaining successful results. However, little data exists on the outcomes of patients evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: lvad therapy; medical optimization; turned lvad; therapy ... See more keywords