Considerations for Referral: What Happens to Patients After Being Turned Down for Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has revolutionized the treatment options for patients with advanced heart failure. Patient selection is essential for obtaining successful results. However, few data exist concerning the outcomes of patients evaluated for LVAD therapy but subsequently rejected or deferred.This is a retrospective review of all patients referred for LVAD therapy at our institution between January 2009 and December...