INTERMACS (Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support) Profiling Identifies Ambulatory Patients at High Risk on Medical Therapy After Hospitalizations for Heart Failure [Original Articles]

Conclusions—
Ambulatory patients with systolic HF, a heavy symptom burden, and at least 1 recent HF hospitalization are at high risk for death or left ventricular assist device rescue. INTERMACS profiles help identify ambulatory patients with advanced HF who may benefit from current mechanical support devices under existing indications.

Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - November 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stewart, G. C., Kittleson, M. M., Patel, P. C., Cowger, J. A., Patel, C. B., Mountis, M. M., Johnson, F. L., Guglin, M. E., Rame, J. E., Teuteberg, J. J., Stevenson, L. W. Tags: Heart Failure, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research