Preoperative prealbumin does not impact outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation

ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that lower prealbumin levels were not predictive of increased post ‐LVAD morbidity or mortality. Although an established marker of nutritional and inflammatory status, the role of prealbumin in patient selection or prognostication appears limited in LVAD patients.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - March 31, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yeahwa Hong, Laura Seese, Gavin Hickey, Michael Mathier, Floyd Thoma, Arman Kilic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research