| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9980350 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The extended follow-up confirms the initial observation that left ventricular assist device therapy renders significant survival and quality-of-life benefits compared with optimal medical management for patients with end-stage heart failure. Furthermore, we observed an improvement in the survival of patients receiving left ventricular assist devices over the course of the trial, suggesting the effect of greater clinical experience.
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Authors
Soon J. MD, Alfred MD, William MD, Edward MD, Annetine PhD, Alan MD, Eric MD, William MD, Satoshi MD, O. Howard MD, Walter MD,