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Editorial
. 2023 Mar;165(3):1125-1126.
doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.05.024. Epub 2021 May 19.

Commentary: How to predict a harmonious relationship between patients and their left ventricular assist device?

Bree Ann C Young  1 , Paul C Tang  2
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Editorial

Commentary: How to predict a harmonious relationship between patients and their left ventricular assist device?

Bree Ann C Young et al. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

SIPAT score components seem useful in evaluating psychosocial support for LVAD candidacy. However, a focused LVAD psychosocial score may be more relevant given distinct challenges.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: The authors reported no conflicts of interest.

Comment on

  • Value of psychosocial evaluation for left ventricular assist device candidates.
    Olt CK, Thuita LW, Soltesz EG, Tong MZ, Weiss AJ, Kendall K, Estep JD, Blackstone EH, Hsich EM; Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplant Research Group. Olt CK, et al. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar;165(3):1111-1121.e12. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.04.065. Epub 2021 Apr 29. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023. PMID: 34053742 Free PMC article.

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