Although previous studies of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) have used all-cause mortality as a primary end point, trends in device technology and implementation will increasingly necessitate the use of composite end points for MCSD studies.

The ideal composite end point for studies of MCSDs is uncertain.

We reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of traditional composite end points in MCSD studies from both a clinical and statistical perspective. ...

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