Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5987103 The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation 2016 9 Pages PDF
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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