Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5987103 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Substantial heterogeneity exists in the process and assignment of INTERMACS profiles. This heterogeneity could affect mortality estimates used for risk stratification. Only the FF modifier appears to improve risk discrimination beyond that of known risk factors. Adding objective descriptors may reduce profile heterogeneity.
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Authors
Jennifer MD, MS, Palak MD, MS, John MD, Simon MD, PhD, Keith D. MD, MS, James K. MD, Francis D. MD, PhD, Christopher MD,