Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970790 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Ambulatory HF patients have significant 1-year event rates. Risk stratification based on exercise performance, left-sided congestion, right ventricular dysfunction and liver congestion allows prediction of 1-year prognosis. Our findings support early and timely referral for VAD and/or transplant.
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Authors
Tomoko S. MD, PhD, Gerin R. MD, PhD, Jeffrey BS, P. MD, PhD, Natalie BA, Matthew BA, Alison Levin, Shunichi MD, Donna MD, Maryjane MD,