| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652381 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
Diabetic patients who underwent LVAD implantation had a higher risk of death compared with nondiabetic patients. Adverse event rates did not differ between the two groups. Finally, the degree of glycemic control in diabetic patients before LVAD was not found to influence mortality.
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Authors
Chinenye O. MD, Saadia MD, MS, Barbara MD, PhD, Valentina MD, PhD, Scott MS, Anna MS, Meng MS, Jeffrey D. MD,