| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2984962 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2009 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The use of implantable left ventricular assist devices as bridges to transplantation, including both intracorporeal and paracorporeal devices, is not associated with diminished posttransplant survival. However, 90-day survival was diminished in recipients bridged with extracorporeal devices.
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Authors
Mark J. MD, MS, Kimberly N. MHSA, Ryan R. MD, Jonathan M. MD, Robert A. BA, Deborah D. MD, Mathew R. MD, Annetine C. PhD, Allan S. MD, Michael MD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD,