Check out the newest One Page Summary (OPS) featuring the PediMag™ & CentriMag™. This OPS includes an overview of the device’s pump settings, cannulation strategies, system components, bedside issues and backup equipment, […]
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ACTION, in conjunction with Berlin Heart, Inc., launched the first prospective FDA regulated device trial using a pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) registry in November 2022. Enrollment in the trial has been completed as of August 11, 2023, just 10 months after launch.
Abstract Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION) and Pediatric Heart Transplant Society (PHTS) convened a working group at the beginning of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim
We hope you are enjoying your summer vacations and finding time to soak up the longer sunnier days of the year with your families!
Looking ahead to the Fall, we are working with several committees to prepare new projects for launch. Some of these projects include a new Discharge Bundle for VAD patients and new interventions for the Fontan Referral project. We have also been working diligently to increase enrollment and data entry in our heart failure and muscular dystrophy registries. This critical data will help support the development of future projects. We appreciate everyone’s efforts throughout the busy summer to keep our important ACTION work moving along!
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Abstract We sought to develop a contemporary risk assessment tool for use in pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) candidates to estimate risk for mortality on the device using readily available
Taking ACTION: A Prognostic Tool for Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Mortality Read More »
You may recognize her as our homepage cover girl on the actionlearningnetwork.org website, but now all grown up, Sam is pursuing a biology and pre-med undergrad degree at Miami University. She wants to become a cardiologist to be able to deliver the same quality care she receive as a patient.
From ACTION Patient to Summer Intern: Sam’s Story Read More »
ACTION set forth to report current outcomes in patients supported with the HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device in a multicenter learning network.
Expanding Use of the HeartMate 3 VAD in Pediatric and Adult Patients within ACTION Read More »
Tthe 2022 ACT-VAD Registry Data Report highlights our VAD registry data findings from April 2018 thru December 2022.
2022 ACT-VAD Registry Data Report Read More »
Check out the newest One Page Summary (OPS) featuring the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Active This OPS includes an overview of the device pump settings, system preferences, pump optimization, power sources, accessories, alarms
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Andrea Fasbinder, MSN, RN, PHN
Stanford Children’s Health / Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
