HeartMate 3: Analysis of Outcomes and Future Directions.

Heart failure (HF) remains a public health concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite recent advances in device-related therapies, the prognosis for patients with chronic HF remains poor with significant long-term risk of morbidity and mortality. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have transformed the landscape of advanced HF management, offering circulatory support as destination therapy or as a bridge for heart transplantation.