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Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Psychosocial Challenges in the Elderly
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 11/05/09
Marcus P – This case illustrates the challenges facing transplant teams in evaluating elderly heart failure patients as candidates for assist devices. The critical elements of a psychosocial assessment are described.
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