Publications by authors named "Oswald Joseph Lee"
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews the trends and outcomes of advanced heart failure (AHF) and heart transplants in Hong Kong over the past 30 years, marking the 30th anniversary of heart transplant services in the region.
- Data from 1993 to 2021 shows an increasing prevalence of AHF, correlating with rising clinic referrals and utilization of mechanical circulatory support devices, particularly venoarterial ECMO.
- Survival rates for heart transplant recipients and those receiving durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are comparable, highlighting improvements in AHF management despite the growing complexity of patient needs.
Background: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been increasingly used in patients with advanced heart failure. This study aimed to assess the impact of implementation of LVAD therapy on heart transplantation (HTx) service in Hong Kong (HK).
Methods: LVAD program was started in 2010 in HK and patients who had been put on HTx waiting list since the start of HTx program in HK from 1992 to 2020 were included for analysis.