MELD score changes before liver transplantation do not predict mortality

According to recent research published in the American Journal of Transplantation, "changes in model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score of {{>=}}5 points over 30 days (delta-MELD) is an independent predictor for death in patients awaiting liver transplantation."

"The aim of the current study was to determine if a positive change in MELD score occurring over the 30 days immediately prior to liver transplantation was predictive of post-transplant mortality. MELD scores from the day of transplantation and 30 days prior to transplantation were calculated for 1510...

Want to see the full article?

• Purchase this article for only $3.00