| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5988081 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2016 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
A bridge-to-transplant (BTT) strategy with a CF-LVAD has become standard care for patients with advanced heart failure. Duration of CF-LVAD support is associated with increased midterm mortality, warranting early transplantation in the modern BTT era.
Keywords
OPTNRHFCF-LVADDRCECMOIABPECDMCsCVAPRARVADBTTPanel reactive antibodyextracorporeal membrane oxygenationright ventricular assist devicecontinuous-flow left ventricular assist deviceCerebrovascular accidentbody mass indexBMIUnited Network for Organ SharingOrgan Procurement and Transplantation Networkconfidence intervalhazard ratioodds ratioRight heart failureMechanical circulatory supportbridge to transplantintra-aortic balloon pumpUNOS
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Authors
Shinichi MD, Koji MD, PhD, Antonio R. MD, Hiroo MD, PhD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD,