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Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:S204-S209
© 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Walter E. Pae, Jr, MDa, Robert L. Kormos, MDb, Peter S. Greene, MDc, Wolf Sapirstein, MDd

a Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
b Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
c Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
d Division of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Devices, US Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland, USA

Address reprint requests to Dr Pae, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, MC H165, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
e-mail: wpae{at}psu.edu

Presented at the Fifth International Conference on Circulatory Support Devices for Severe Cardiac Failure, New York, NY, Sept 15–17, 2000.

Abstract

Progress in the field of ventricular assist devices requires a more rigorous and systematic method of collecting outcomes data. A worldwide registry of device implants and results is proposed. With widespread participation, data from this registry would improve the identification of risk factors and complications, and allow for the creation of predictive models that would enhance patient selection. Professional societies should lead the development of a registry in close partnership with government and industry. Data collection using the Web, with rigorous security measures to protect patient privacy, would offer numerous advantages in efficiency and immediacy of communication for all participants.






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