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Is It Too Late? When to Consider LVAD as an Option
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have dramatically shifted the outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure. The question remains, when is the best time for a patient to begin LVAD therapy? Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, reviews a case study with the question, is it too late?
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