| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880608 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with renal dysfunction have poorer outcomes after continuous flow LVAD implantation. However, renal function improves after LVAD implantation and is associated with improved survival. Our data underscore the importance of end-organ function in patient selection for LVAD therapy.
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Authors
Sigrid E. MD, Daniel MD, Philipp Zrunek, Angela MD, Heinrich PhD, Daniela PhD, Michael MD, Ernst MD, Georg M. MD,