Which of the Following Alternatives to Transplantation Would Be Appropriate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives to transplantation would be appropriate for a patient with heart failure who has not responded to optimal medical management,left ventricular ejection fraction <25%,and a peak oxygen consumption of <12 mL/kg/min?

• A)Left ventricular assistive device (LVAD)
• B)Biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
• C)Cardiomyoplasty
• D)Home intravenous pharmacologic management

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