| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875464 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Bloodstream infection had a significant effect on survival after LVAD implantation. Our results suggest that urgent cardiac transplantation should be considered for LVAD patients with a bloodstream infection based on the causative organism and right ventricular function.
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Authors
Koichi MD, PhD, Yumiko MD, Tomoyuki MD, Yusuke MD, Shyunsuke MD, Takeshi MD, PhD, Junjiro MD, PhD,