Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883692 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Baseline poor renal function is associated with worse outcomes after LVAD implantation. However, renal function improves substantially and rapidly in post-LVAD survivors and is associated with improved outcomes. These data underscore the importance of careful patient selection for LVAD therapy.
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Authors
Javed MD, Carrie MD, Renee MSN, Peer M. PhD, Joseph G. MD, Mario C. MD, Richard N. MD,