9. go native (of a settler) to adopt the lifestyle of the local population, esp when it appears less civilized. n. 10. (usually foll by of) a person born in a particular place: a native of Geneva. 11. (usually foll by of) a species originating in a particular place or area: the kangaroo is a native of Australia.. belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; inherent: native ability. 3. belonging to or originating in a certain place; indigenous: native dress. 4. born in a particular place: a native Chicagoan. 5. of or pertaining to something first acquired by a person: one's native language.
Implantation of an LVAD is an effective strategy to prolong survival and to improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients living with stage D heart failure. The indications for LVAD support include bridge to recovery (BTR), bridge to transplantation (BTT), or destination therapy (DT).
Reported prevalence of anxiety and depression in end-stage COPD is 90%, much higher than the 52% reported in lung cancer. Provision of palliative care in those with COPD is sadly deficient when compared with cancer. A systematic review found that only 17% of COPD guidelines had significant palliative-care content.revalence of depression increases with the severity of COPD; it is reported that patients with severe COPD have 2.5 times greater risk of developing depression than controls. There is a higher likelihood of exacerbations, frequent readmissions and a worse survival reported in COPD patients with depressive symptoms.