Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970897 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
PSIs occur in approximately 19% of continuous-flow LVAD recipients by 12 months after implant. Young age is the only predictor of PSI. Importantly, development of a PSI adversely affects survival. Efforts to enhance driveline integration and to develop future totally implantable systems are warranted.
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Authors
Daniel J. MD, David PhD, William MD, Lavanya MD, Salpy V. MD, MSPH, Francis D. MD, James MD,