Table 1
| Allocation Tiers | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | • VA-ECMO • Non-dischargeable BiVAD • MCS with arrhythmia |
| 2 | • Dischargeable RVAD/BiVAD • Non-dischargeable LVAD • IABP or other percutaneous MCS • MCS with malfunction |
| 3 | • Continuous IV inotrope with hemodynamic monitoring • 30-day exception time for LVAD • MCS with complication |
| 4 | • Continuous IV inotrope without hemodynamic monitoring • Stable LVAD • Congenital Heart Disease • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy • Re-transplant |
| 5 | • Multi-organ transplant |
| 6 | • All other candidates |