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The Impact Of Race On Quality Of Life Of The Aged After Heart Transplant Or Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support, Jerian Dixon-Evans
The Impact Of Race On Quality Of Life Of The Aged After Heart Transplant Or Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support, Jerian Dixon-Evans
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The prevalence of heart failure is on the rise, with projections indicating that nearly 3% of the American population will be affected by 2030. This condition is particularly prevalent in adults, with a disproportionate impact on minority communities. The US population is aging, and the lifetime risk of heart failure increases with age. Patients with Stage D heart failure may need advanced surgical therapies, such as a heart transplantation (HT) or long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS), if ineligible for HT. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) may differ by race in patients who undergo these advanced surgical therapies. While there have …