A varied approach to left ventricular assist device follow-up improves cost-effectiveness

CONCLUSIONS: An initial IFU strategy, followed by a period of de-escalation at the 6-month post-implant mark in lower-risk patients, may be a more cost-effective strategy to provide follow-up care while not predisposing patients to a higher risk of readmission.PMID:34181489 | DOI:10.1080/03007995.2021.1948395
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