Bridging to Transplant with HeartMate 3 LVAD in the New Heart Allocation System
Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds via YouTube
Overview
Learn about the impact of the new UNOS heart transplant allocation system on durable mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplant in this Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds presentation. Explore current trends and outcomes for patients receiving HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist devices under the revised allocation framework through Dr. Veli Topkara's comprehensive analysis from Columbia Medicine. Gain insights into individualized approaches for managing bridge-to-transplant cases and understand how the updated system has influenced clinical decision-making and patient care strategies in advanced heart failure management.
Syllabus
Bridging to transplant with HeartMate 3 LVAD in the new heart allocation system
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Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds