Implementation of an intensified outpatient follow-up protocol improves outcomes in patients with ventricular assist devices.

CONCLUSION: Implementation of an IFUP for VAD patients is associated with a significant decrease in 1-year all-cause mortality. This emphasizes the need for more vigilance in the management of VAD patients by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
PMID: 30879094 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clin Med Res - March 15, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Hamed S, Schmack B, Mueller F, Ehlermann P, Hittmann D, Ruhparwar A, Katus HA, Raake PW, Kreusser MM Tags: Clin Res Cardiol Source Type: research