| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8670760 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2018 | 76 Pages |
Abstract
Bridge to transplant with ECMO was associated with increased early/mid-term mortality, especially in patients with a high MELD-XI score who demonstrated > 50% 3-year mortality. These findings may help to inform future organ allocation policies.
Keywords
MCsMELD-XICF-LVADBTTOPTNKPSECMOvenoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenationcontinuous-flow left ventricular assist deviceUnited Network for Organ SharingOrgan Procurement and Transplantation Networkend-stage heart failureKarnofsky performance scoreMechanical circulatory supportbridge to transplantHeart transplantUNOS
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Authors
Shinichi MD, Koji MD, PhD, Paul A. MD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD, Hiroo MD, PhD,