| Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTT | = Bridge to transplantation | HM2 | = HeartMate II | |
| BVAD | = Biventricular assist device | HT | = Heart transplantation | |
| CF-LVAD | = Continuous-flow left ventricular assist device | LOS | = Length of stay | |
| CPB | = Cardiopulmonary bypass | LVAD | = Left ventricular assist device | |
| CUSUM | = Cumulative sum | RVAD | = Right ventricular assist device | |
| DT | = Destination therapy | SD | = Standard deviation | |
| ICU | = Intensive care unit | TAH | = Total artificial heart | |
| INTERMACS | = Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support | |||
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