| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972148 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patient thresholds for LVAD insertion parallel objective survival and functional data. HF patients would be receptive to referral for discussion of LVAD by the time expected mortality is within 6 to 12 months and activity remains limited to less than 1 block.
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Authors
Garrick C. MD, Kimberly RN, Parakash P. MPH, MBA, Sui W. MPH, MBA, Marc J. MD, Colleen M. AP, RN, Catherine RN, MS, CCRN, Janice M. RN, James C. MD, Gilbert H. MD, Gregory S. MD, Kenneth L. MD, Lynne W. MD,