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The LVAD Paradox in Heart Transplantation: Higher Risk of Primary Graft Dysfunction, Yet Improved Survival Outcomesdszcx
A large-scale multicenter study reveals that while pre-transplant durable LVAD support increases the incidence of severe primary graft dysfunction (PGD), these patients paradoxically demonstrate significantly better survival rates compared to non-LVAD patients who develop PGD.