Table 3. Interagency registry for mechanically assisted circulatory support profile descriptions of patients with advanced heart failure.

Profile	Time for decision
1 Critical cardiogenic shock. Patient with hypotension despite inotrope therapy	Intervention needed in hours—same day
2 Progressive decline. Declining organ function with inotrope support	Intervention needed in days—same week
3 Stable with inotropes. Stable organ function with inotrope support	Elective decision—weeks to months
4 Frequent flyer. Patient can be stabilized with normal volume status but has symptoms at rest or with everyday activities	Elective decision—weeks to months
5 Housebound. Stable at rest	Variable—depends regarding nutrition, activity and organ function
6 Exertion limited. Patient without evidence of fluid overload, comfortable at rest and with activities of daily living	Variable—depends regarding nutrition, activity and organ function
7 Advanced NYHA class III symptoms. Patient without current or recent decompensation	No indication for advanced HF therapy

NYHA, New York Heart Association-Classification; HF, heart failure.