Trends in Utilization, Mortality and Resource Use Following Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in the US

Adoption of implantable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has dramatically improved survival and quality of life in suitable patients with end stage heart failure. In the era of value-based healthcare delivery, assessment of clinical outcomes and resource use associated with LVAD is warranted.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research