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).
In order to distribute this scarce resource most fairly, liver patients are ranked on the waiting list according to the severity of their illness. The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score is based on three specific laboratory tests: bilirubin, INR, and serum creatinine.The MELD score ranges from 4 to 40 and is used to rank patients on the waiting list. Patients with higher MELD scores get first priority when a liver becomes available.nce the medical team and patient have chosen the path of transplantation for treatment, the patient will receive a thorough evaluation from the liver transplant team, which includes transplant hepatologists, transplant surgeons, transplant nurses, financial counselors, social workers, and dietitians.