Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2971052 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Survival improved for DT and BTT VAD patients after implementation of the ISP, with a dramatic decrease in hazard for death. Although the transition from pulsatile to axial flow technology occurred during the study period and likely contributed to improved outcomes, the institution of the ISP provided an important and significant contribution to improved survival through a proactive approach to patient management, allowing earlier identification of potential adverse events. For optimal outcomes, VAD patients require intensive follow-up surveillance protocols that have previously become standard in the care of heart transplant patients.
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Authors
Salpy V. MD, MSPH, José A. MD, Robert N. BS, William L. MD, Margaret RN, James F. PhD, Maria Rosa MD, Martin MD, Melissa C. MD, David C. MD, James K. MD,