End of Life for Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Insights from INTERMACS

Trial and registry data have reported mortality rates and causes of death in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs); however, a more granular description is needed of end of life including location of death and quality of life (QOL) to better guide expectations and care.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - December 14, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Colleen K. McIlvennan, Kathleen L. Grady, Daniel D. Matlock, Laura J. Helmkamp, Martha Abshire, Larry A. Allen Tags: Original Clinical Science Source Type: research