RESULTS
During the study period, 114 patients met inclusion criteria. Table 1 lists baseline characteristics. Patients were predominantly male (80%) and non-white (62%) with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (70%). Median BMI was 28.0 kg/m2, and median LVEDD was 6.8 cm. Thirty-seven patients (33%) were implanted via the CS technique and 77 (67%) via LTHS. CT imaging revealed a mean midline-LV apex distance of 116.8 mm and a mean LVOT angle of 32.2 degrees. Median follow-up was 410 (194-788) days.