Jennifer Conway, Shahnawaz Amdani, David L S Morales, Angela Lorts, David N Rosenthal, Jeffrey P Jacobs, Joseph Rossano, Devin Koehl, James K Kirklin, Scott R Auerbach
BACKGROUND: The removal of the HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) due to pump malfunctions and inferior outcomes compared to HeartMate 3 (HM3) in adults has created a care gap for younger patients. It is unclear if the reported HVAD survival differs by age and if the initial experience with HM3 can bridge the gap. METHODS: Using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Intermacs and Pedimacs registries, durable ventricular assist device (VAD) implants between September 2012 and December 2021 were identified...
August 15, 2023: Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation