title: Preoperative patient optimization for mechanical circulatory support.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Brian A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Houston
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Stuart D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Russell