CardiologyHeart TransplantationLVAD
Evaluating the Impact of the OPTN Status Escalation Policy for Adult Heart Transplant Candidates on Durable LVAD Support
By MedXY|Jun 24, 2026
The OPTN’s new status escalation policy for stable adult heart transplant candidates with durable LVADs may benefit only a small fraction of patients, as most experience complications or transplant within six years.