Prognostic value of Fibrosis-4 Index and preoperative dynamic changes in heart transplantation

Introduction

The Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) Index has shown prognostic value in cardiovascular diseases, but its role in heart transplantation (HTx) and the impact of dynamic preoperative changes remain unclear. This study evaluated the prognostic value of preoperative FIB-4 for mortality after HTx and investigated whether dynamic changes in FIB-4 before transplantation are associated with post-transplant survival.