Aamir Jeewa
Aamir Jeewa, MB BCh, FAAP, FRCPC
SickKids
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
An Introduction to Myocarditis
Check out our educational handout on An Introduction to Myocarditis. Included is information about: What is Myocarditis? How is it diagnosed? What are the causes and the symptoms? Treatment options
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Multicenter outcomes for ventricular assist device support for failed stage II palliation
Ventricular assist device (VAD) use for failed stage II palliation (S2P) is increasing with limited data on outcomes.
Impact of HeartWare VAD discontinuation on the pediatric population: An ACTION registry analysis
The HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) was discontinued in July 2021. The study aims to describe the impact the discontinuation the HVAD had on pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) utilization and outcomes.
Fontan Surveillance Resource Tool
We’re excited to introduce this valuable roadmap resource tool to help provide recommendations on routine Fontan surveillance and when to refer for heart failure/transplant care. A referral does not necessarily mean
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February’s National Heart Health Month: 66 Hospitals Unite Nationwide under ACTION to Bridge Gaps in Pediatric Cardiac Care
CINCINNATI — Jan. 31, 2024 / PRNewswire / — Sixty-six hospitals across the country have joined forces to enhance outcomes for pediatric heart patients. While specialized devices for heart disease significantly
The Pulse — January 2024
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season and are energized for a new year! We wrapped 2023 with the launch of several exciting projects, such as the HeartMate 3TM Discharge Bundle and Heart Healthy Video Series, we continued access to the Berlin Heart Active Driver under the extended trial, and we published new ACTION research. Looking ahead this year we have been meeting individually with all ACTION sites to ensure successful engagement in ACTION and highlight membership benefits for each center. We are excited to expand quality improvement, education, research, and best practice initiatives across the network, as well as engage with Global centers and increase advocacy efforts in the pediatric heart failure space. Reach out with any new ideas for the year ahead. Thank you for your continued efforts!
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Outcomes after initial heart failure consultation in Fontan patients
Patients with Fontan failure are high-risk candidates for heart transplantation and other advanced therapies. Understanding the outcomes following initial heart failure consultation can help define appropriate timing of referral for advanced heart failure care.
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Heart Healthy Video Series
We’re excited to announce our Heart Healthy Video Series! Brought to you by the ACTION team, starring Justine Shertzer, a pediatric exercise physiologist and a member of ACTION, and Julian
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Defying the Odds: Riley’s Life with Duchenne
On any given day, you may find Riley watching live sports in his home state of Montana. You may not know that Riley has been living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy since he was 3 years old. With his family’s fierce support, he’s lived wholeheartedly despite the challenges of his condition. From intensive heart transplant surgery to obtaining a college degree, Riley follows his mother Nina’s advice: that a “life is meant to be lived.”
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