Trends in Left Ventricular Assist Device Utilization and Survival Outcomes Following the Donor Allocation Policy Change

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Analysis reveals decreased left ventricular assist device utilization and worsened survival outcomes post-policy revision.

Overall survival among patients supported on left ventricular assist device worsened after the policy change.
Before the policy revision, 28% of patients were listed with an LVAD, compared to 24.5% after.
Waitlist statistics indicated improved transplant rates for LVAD-listed patients following the policy change.
Post-policy era highlights significant challenges for patients relying on left ventricular assist devices.

Pritting et al. (2025) studied this question.

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