Risk stratification of patients listed for heart transplantation while supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Ivey-Miranda JB, Maulion C, Farrero-Torres M, Griffin M, Posada-Martinez EL, Testani JM, Bellumkonda L. Risk stratification of patients listed for heart transplantation while supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2021, 165: 711-720. PMID: 34167814, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.05.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart transplantMajor risk factorRisk factorsPosttransplantation mortalityHT recipientsMembrane oxygenationGood long-term prognosisSevere cardiogenic shockOrgan Sharing databaseLong-term prognosisExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationMinor risk factorsVentricular assist deviceCardiogenic shockHeart transplantationRecipient ageIndependent predictorsPrimary outcomeSharing databaseMechanical ventilationRisk stratificationUnited NetworkAdult candidatesECMOAbsence of recovery