An Analysis of Waitlist Inactivity Among Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices

•Patients with ventricular assist devices had no statistically significant difference in risk of waitlist inactivity for deterioration of their condition.•“Deterioration of Condition” and “VAD-related Complications” made up a smaller proportion of inactive periods for patients with ventricular assist devices.•Ventricular assist device implantation was a major contributor to waitlist inactivity for patients who were implanted while on the waitlist.