Table 2.
Operative outcomes
| Variable | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | Case 5 | Case 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant duration (d) | 17 | 21 | 42 | 0 – Failed Impella (Abiomed) placement, VA-ECMO placed as bridge to recovery | 5 | 10 |
| Bridge to LVAD | N | N | Y | N/A | Y | N |
| Time to LVAD (d) | 42 | |||||
| Bridge to transplant | Y | Y | Pending PRA desensitization | N/A | Y | Y |
| Time to transplant (d) | 17 | 21 | 36 | 10 | ||
| ICU LOS (d) | 26 | 36 | 99 | 65, deceased | 47 | 21 |
| Hospital LOS (d) | 30 | 43 | 99 | 65, deceased | 50 | 24 |
VA-ECMO, Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; LVAD, left ventricular assist device; N/A, not available; PRA, panel-reactive antibody; ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, length of stay.