Bridge to Transplantation: Policies Impact Practices.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.03.041.
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Abstract
Since the development of the first heart allocation system in 1988 to the most recent heart allocation system in 2018, the road to heart transplantation has continued to evolve. Policies were shaped with advances in temporary and durable left ventricular assist devices as well as prioritization of patients based on degree of illness. Herein, we review the changes in the heart allocation system over the past several decades and the impact of practice patterns across the United States.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Transplantation