Left ventricular assist device utilization across the different regions of the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The accessibility of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is a crucial factor in the survival and quality of life of patients suffering from advanced heart failure. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding the utilization of this therapy across regions in the Netherlands as well as whether any disparities exist based on socioeconomic status (SES). This study aimed to determine the utilization of LVAD therapy at a regional level using administrative data and to identify potential disparities based on SES by comparing postal code data to demographic governmental data.

Methods

All patients aged 16 or older who underwent a primary LVAD implantation between 2015 and 2024 were included. The data was visualized with a heatmap using Python.

Results

SUBMITTER: Drost VCE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12920953 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature