| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2971734 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Obese individuals wait longer and have a lower likelihood of receiving a donor heart after listing, despite similar short-term survival. The results of this study point to a potential provider bias for obese individuals in OHT.
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Authors
Eric S. MD, MPH, Jeremiah G. MD, Stuart D. MD, Ashish S. MD, John V. MD,