title: Evaluation for a ventricular assist device: selecting the appropriate candidate.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Sean R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Gilbert H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Mudge
authors.forename: Garrick C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: Michael M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Givertz
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D014850:Waiting Lists