| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652703 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Readmission burden is highest during the first few months of continuous-flow left ventricular assist device support, but survival is not affected. Patients with an elevated body mass index are at increased risk for readmissions for device failure and right heart failure.
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Authors
Jiho BS, Christine M. PhD, Paul A. MD, Shinichi MD, Melana MD, Veli K. MD, A. Reshad MD, Paolo C. MD, Hiroo MD, PhD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD, Koji MD, PhD,