Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2969791 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Accelerated risk of HeartMate II thrombosis was confirmed by Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support data, with risk subsequently leveling at a risk-adjusted rate higher than observed pre-2010. This elevated thrombosis risk emphasizes the need for improved mechanical circulatory support systems and post-market surveillance of adverse events. Clinicians cognizant of these new data should incorporate them into their and their patients' expectations and understanding of risks relative to those of transplantation and continued medical therapy.
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Authors
Nicholas G. MD, Eugene H. MD, John PhD, Lucy MS, Christopher D. PhD, Nader MD, Randall C. MD, MPH,