A. Kuchnia, J. Lortie, Katie J Osterbauer, T. Hess, N. Stabo, Nanae Tsuchiya, N. Wheeler, N. Binkley, C. François, M. Schiebler, J. Hermsen, R. Dhingra
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Abstract
Computed tomography (CT)‐derived measures of tissue quality can add to frailty assessment and improve selection of candidates for heart transplant. We investigated the prognostic value of CT measures of tissue density for predicting hospital length of stay (LOS) and mortality post‐transplant.