Abstract

Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device Versus Intraaortic Balloon Pump as a Bridge to TransplantThe Annals of Thoracic SurgeryPreviewHeart transplantation (HTx) candidates supported by Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) or intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), who demonstrate evidence of cardiogenic shock, may qualify for waitlist status 2 without exception under the new donor heart allocation system. However limited data comparing Impella versus IABP as a bridge to HTx exist. Full-Text PDF

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