Table 1.
Monthly Transition Probabilities—LVAD
| Event | Rate | References |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 28 | |
| Ischemic | 0.005 | |
| Hemorrhagic | 0.003 | |
| Pump exchange | 28 | |
| VAD thrombus | 0.002 | |
| VAD failure | 0.001 | |
| Driveline infection | 0.010 | 28 |
| GI bleed | 0.020 | 28 |
| Severe right heart failure (requiring RVAD) | 0.0004 | 28 |
| Other adverse events | 0.005 | 28 |
| Heart transplant rate | 2.83% | 18 |
The values presented at the table are transformed monthly event rates as used in the model.
LVAD, left ventricular assist device; VAD, ventricular assist device; GI, gastrointestinal; RVAD, right ventricular assist device.