Optimal timing of heart transplantation in patients with an implantable left ventricular assist device

Heart transplantation (HTPL) has been established as the gold-standard surgical treatment for end-stage heart failure. However, the use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge to HTPL has been increasing due to the limited availability of HTPL donors. Currently, more than half of HTPL...

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Main Authors: Suk Ho Sohn, Yoonjin Kang, Ho Young Hwang, Hyun Keun Chee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Transplantation 2023-06-01
Series:Korean Journal of Transplantation
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Online Access:http://www.ekjt.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.4285/kjt.23.0015