Patterns of emergency department utilization for LVAD patients compared with non-LVAD patients

Patterns of emergency department utilization for LVAD patients compared with non-LVAD patients

Background: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients are vulnerable to over-utilization of resources. Methods and results: We explored the pattern of emergency department (ED) presentations of LVAD patients and their costs compared with non-LVAD heart failure patients. ED visits between 7/2008...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Al-Ani, Sarah S. Gul, Abhishek Khatri, Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury, Matthew Drabin, Travis Murphy, Brandon Allen, Juan M. Aranda, Jr., Juan Vilaro, Eric I. Jeng, George J. Arnaoutakis, Alex M. Parker, Lauren E. Meece, Mustafa M. Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature
Subjects:
Left ventricular assist device
Heart failure
Healthcare utilization
Cost
Hospitalization
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906720303158

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