| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871697 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The MELD-XI scoring system can be used in pediatric orthotopic heart transplant to identify patients at risk for poor outcomes. Because long-term survival is largely driven by early death, renal insufficiency and congestive hepatopathy should be optimized before transplant.
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Authors
Joshua C. MD, J. Trent MD, Nhue MD, Joseph A. MD, Samuel P. BA, Arman MD, Nishant MD, Kristin L. MD, Marshall L. MD, Duke E. MD, Luca A. MD,