Nationwide Evolution of Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes Following Introduction of the HeartMate 3 and Destination Therapy in Japan - The Third Official Report From J-MACS.
BACKGROUND The nationwide impact in Japan of contemporary improvement in the clinical management of durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD), together with the introduction of the HeartMate 3 (Abbott, Pleasanton, CA, USA), on clinical outcomes remains uncertain. METHODS AND RESULTS Using the Japanese Registry fo...