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.