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The Liver Knows: Preoperative MELD Score as a Predictor of Outcome in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Background and Aims: Right-side heart failure (RSHF) jeopardizes left ventricular assist device (LVAD) short- and long-term outcomes. The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score is an effective means of evaluating liver dysfunction. This study aims to investigate the predictive utility of preoperative MELD on post-LVAD implantation outcomes, specifically focusing on the incidence of RSHF. Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 133 patients who received durable continuous-flow LVADs with a centrifugal pump from 2015 to 2022. The primary outcome was RSHF, defined as necessitating right ventricular (RV), temporary or durable, mechanical support. The research hypothesis was that a high preoperative MELD score is associated with a higher incidence of RSHF after LVAD implantation. Results: The overall post-LVAD RSHF incidence was 18% ( Conclusion: Preoperative MELD score may predict the incidence of postoperative RSHF in LVAD patients. Candidates with elevated MELD scores should be carefully evaluated for alternative therapeutic modalities or optimized aggressively before LVAD implantation.
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