Impairments identified by comprehensive geriatric assessment in potential candidates for left ventricular assist device and heart transplantation

Impairments identified by comprehensive geriatric assessment in potential candidates for left ventricular assist device and heart transplantation

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of frailty and other impairments in potential left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and heart transplantation (HTx) candidates by performing a preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and reviewing the treatment recommendati...

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Main Authors: Lauren Dautzenberg, Linda W. van Laake, Renee C.M.A. Raijman, Geert J. Lefeber, Wilma Knol, Marish I.F. Oerlemans, Faiz Z. Ramjankhan, Susan A. Braithwaite, Mieke D.J. Nagtegaal, Marielle H. Emmelot-Vonk, Huiberdina L Koek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature
Subjects:
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Impairments
Screening
Left ventricular assist device
Heart transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906723001495

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