Episode 69: Optimal Pre-Transplant Duration with HeartMate III LVADs

On this episode of JHLT: The Podcast, the Digital Media Editors invite first author Ahmet Bilgili, from the University of Florida’s Congenital Heart Center, and senior author Eric I. Jeng, MD, from the University of Florida’s MCS program.

Bilgili and Dr. Jeng discuss their paper, “Optimal pretransplant duration with HeartMate III left ventricular assist device: A contemporary analysis.”

The discussion explores:

• Prior gaps in the literature regarding contemporary HM3 outcomes in relation to transplantation—and the study's potential influence on policy
• Which length of HM3 support influenced better post-transplant outcomes—and which ages were most influenced
• How these findings might change standard practice

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