Differences in wait-list mortality: Temporary vs durable circulatory support devices

Differences in wait-list mortality: Temporary vs durable circulatory support devices

Background: In 2018, changes in the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) allocation system led to a shift in practices, making durable left ventricular assist devices less desirable as a bridge to transplantation compared to temporary mechanical circulatory support. This study compares the compos...

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Main Authors: Mahwash Kassi, MD, Salma Zook, MD, Duc Nguyen, MD, PhD, Katelyn Ingram, BS, Sapna Legha, MD, Rayan Yousefzai, MD, Ju Kim, MD, Imad Hussain, MD, Cindy M. Martin, MD, Janardhana Gorthi, MD, Adeel Ahsan Syed, MD, Nadia Fida, MD, Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, Edward A. Graviss, PhD, Ashrith Guha, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:JHLT Open
Subjects:
Heart transplantation
Mechanical circulatory support
UNOS allocation system
Waitlist mortality
Propensity score-matching
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950133425001077
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