What question did this study set out to answer?

To report on the trends and outcomes of mechanical circulatory support via the POL-LVAD registry in Poland.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Durable mechanical circulatory support in Poland: Insights from the Polish durable Left Ventricle Assist Device (POL-LVAD) registry compared to Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Intermacs Registry

Key Points

To report on the trends and outcomes of mechanical circulatory support via the POL-LVAD registry in Poland.
Analysis of data from the POL-LVAD registry.
Comparison with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Intermacs Registry.
Assessment of survival outcomes for LVAD therapy in Poland.
LVAD therapy in Poland shows dynamic growth.
Survival outcomes for patients are comparable to those in the STS registry.

Abstract

This is the first report of the Polish National Mechanical Circulatory Support Registry. The POL-LVAD registry shows a dynamic growth of LVAD therapy in Poland, with survival outcomes comparable to the STS registry.

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