title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin St, Room H3404B, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1Y 4W7. phendry@ottawaheart.ca
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hendry
mesh_terms: D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left; D014850:Waiting Lists