The data on the use and outcomes of VADs in children is limited, specifically for those with end-stage heart failure due to an acquired heart disease. Because of this, studies […]
“Neurosurgical intervention in children with ventricular assist devices: A single-center case series review” describes all pediatric VAD patients at a single center who underwent a neurosurgical procedure for an intracranial
Nancy Jaworski, APRN, DNP, PCNS-BC
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at ISHLT in April! If you haven’t already, please RSVP for the ACTION meeting on Tuesday, 4/26 from 3–6pm ET. The meeting is open to all ACTION members attending ISHLT.
In other exciting news, we are getting ready to launch the Berlin Heart Active Driver study! Communications have been sent out to 17 ACTION sites participating in this device trial, and study packets will follow soon. Collaboration and moving the field forward together is one of ACTION’s main principles, and this important trial will be the first of its kind for our network.
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We hope you all had a wonderful VADentine’s Day! We are looking forward to ISHLT in April, and our meeting location has been confirmed. We will send more reminders as it gets closer, but please note the ACTION Meeting at ISHLT will take place on April 26, 2022, from 3–6pm in Room 312 at the Hynes Convention Center. The meeting is open to any ACTION members attending ISHLT. We hope to see you there!
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