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Background. The field of mechanical circulatory support has been impacted by the approval of new continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and changes to the United States heart allocation system.Methods. Primary isolated continuous-flow LVAD implants in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs registry from January 2014 through September 2019 were evaluated. Survival and freedom from major adverse events were compared between axial-flow, centrifugalflow with hybrid levitation (CF-HL), and centrifugal-flow with full magnetic levitation (CF-FML) devices.

Background-Aortic insufficiency (AI) following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement can affect device performance. The aim of this study was to examine AI development following LVAD implantation. Methods and Results-Echocardiograms

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The HMRS might be useful for mortality risk stratification in HMII candidates and may serve as an additional tool in the patient selection process.