T. Kajitkam

Primary graft dysfunction after LVAD bridge-to-transplant: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) remains a major determinant of early morbidity and mortality following heart transplantation. Durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are frequently used as bridge-to-transplant (BTT) therapy; however, their impact on PGD risk has not been clearly defined in contemporary pr...