October 2021 Journal Watch

Published 1 October 2021

• Journal Watch
• Mechanical Circulatory Support

The October 2021 Journal Watch explores MCS topics including:

• Contemporary Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes in an Aging Population: An STS INTERMACS 
• Clinical Outcomes Associated with Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Utilization in Heart Failure Related Cardiogenic Shock.
• Perceptions of Bereaved Caregivers and Clinicians about End-of-Life Care for Patients with Destination Therapy Left Ventricular Assist Devices.

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Issue Editor: 

VAN-KHUE TON, M.D. Ph.D.

Additional Contributors: 

Jennifer Pavone, NP
Nursing & Allied Health Representative to Early Career & Trainee Committee

Anju Bhardwaj, MD
Russell Perkins, AGACNP-BC

Katherine Milley  RN
VAD Coordinator, Massachusetts General Hospital