2017 American Transplant Congress
Does the Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD) Score Predict Outcome in Total Artificial Heart Patients?
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles
The total artificial heart (TAH) is being used for biventricular failure in patients with severe heart disease. Patients(pts) who have received a left ventricular assist…2015 American Transplant Congress
Type of Caregiver and Outcome After Mechanical Circulatory Support Placement
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
Purpose: Caregiver support following mechanical circulatory support (MCS) implantation is key to good outcomes. The caregiver support can come from a spouse, parent, other relative,…