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.