Impaired Baseline Renal Function May Not Influence Outcomes and Survival After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Background null We investigated changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant and the impact on long-term outcomes. null null null Methods null A retrospective analysis was conducted for 255 patients with LVADs, divided into 2 groups based on preimplant eGFR ( 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) and into 6 grades (grade 1, >90 mL/min/1.73 m2 normal; grade 2, 60-89 mild dysfunction; grade 3, 45-59...