Episode 69: Optimal Pre-Transplant Duration with HeartMate III LVADs

On this episode of JHLT: The Podcast, the Digital Media Editors invite first author Ahmet Bilgili , from the University of Florida's Congenital Heart Center, and senior author Eric I. Jeng, MD , from the University of Florida's MCS program. Bilgili and Dr. Jeng discuss their paper, " Optimal pretransplant duration with HeartMate III left ventricular assist device: A contemporary analysis ." The discussion explores: Prior gaps in the literature regarding contemporary HM3 outcomes in relation to transplantation—and the study's potential influence on policy Which length of HM3 support influenced better post-transplant outcomes—and which ages were most influenced How these findings might change standard practice For the latest studies from JHLT , visit , or, if you're an ISHLT member, access your Journal membership at . Don't already get the Journal and want to read along? Join the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation at for a free subscription, or

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Episode 69: Optimal Pre-Transplant Duration with HeartMate III LVADs is an episode from JHLT: The Podcast by Jessica Burke.

This episode is 15:55 long.

This episode was published on Sep 3, 2025.

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