Original Article

Outcomes and Predictors of Readmissions with GI Bleeding in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Objectives: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a major comorbidity in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The study aim was to estimate the rate of hospital readmissions for GI bleeding in patients with LVADs using a nationally representative database. Additionally, we evaluated the etiologies, costs, endoscopy utilization, mortality, and predictors…