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Outcomes at hospital discharge for 233 patients with stage D heart failure on long-term milrinone infusion
| Outcome | Overall n = 233 | NOb (BMI < 30 kg/m2) n = 90 | Ob1 (BMI 30 to < 35 kg/m2) n = 39 | OB2/3 (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2) n = 39 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVAD | 72 (30.9) | 43 (27.9) | 12 (30.8) | 17 (43.6) | 0.17 |
| Heart transplant | 34 (14.6) | 23 (14.9) | 8 (20.5) | 3 (7.7) | 0.27 |
| Death | 92 (39.5) | 61 (39.6) | 12 (30.8) | 19 (48.7) | 0.27 |
LVAD, left ventricular assist device.
