Conclusion
Health inequities based on
socioeconomic status have long contributed to disparities in cardiac
care and treatment strategies. Although patients with low-income were
found to have higher comorbidities, they were found to have lower
complications and inpatient mortality post-LVAD implantation. Improving
our understanding of the impact of socioeconomic factors on patient
eligibility, health literacy and pursuit of treatment, and outcomes of
LVAD intervention is incredibly important as health care providers
continue to integrate and evolve this therapeutic technique into routine
practice.