Inclusion of Cognitive and Mood Domains in the Assessment of Frailty Enhances Outcome Prediction in Patients Undergoing Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

s S25 and more critical clinical state for VAD implantation. They show a higher incidence of perioperative RV failure and worse long-term survival. We urge that referral strategies and implant timing be revised for female patients to improve their MCS outcome.