Gender Trends of Left Ventricular Assist Device Insertion in Australia

Purpose: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are a life-saving intervention for advanced heart failure. With an ongoing mismatch between organ donors and recipients, LVAD utilisation is increasing. Australian epidemiological data regarding LVAD recipient demographics aids long term clinical decision making.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research