Abstract 15: Decisional Needs in Patients Considering Left Ventricular Assist Device as Destination Therapy: Contrast Between Acceptors and Decliners [Concurrent Session I Session C: Young Investigator Award Finalists Oral Abstract Presentations]

Conclusions: There is a fundamental difference in values surrounding death among patients who either accept or decline a DT LVAD. Decision support interventions around this complex medical decision need to consider patient values first before getting into more cognitive aspects of the decision making process.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: McIlvennan, C. K., Allen, L. A., Nowels, C., Cleveland, J. C., Brieke, A., Matlock, D. D. Tags: Concurrent Session I Session C: Young Investigator Award Finalists Oral Abstract Presentations Source Type: research