“The Effect of Infectious Complications During Ventricular Assist Device Use on Outcomes of Pediatric Heart Transplantation” was published in the ASAIO Journal on July 14, 2021. This article linked 207 […]
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This analysis explored the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients supported on a paracorporeal continuous, a paracorporeal pulsatile, and those that transitioned from a paracorporeal continuous to pulsatile pump:
Paracorporeal Support in Pediatric Patients: The Role of the Patient-Device Interaction Read More »
“The influence of mechanical circulatory support on post-transplant outcomes in pediatric patients” was published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation in June of 2021. The multicenter study from
The Influence of MCS on Post-Transplant Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Read More »
There is wide practice variation when deciding timing of ventricular assist device implantation for children with end-stage heart failure. The Model for End-stage Liver Disease score eXcluding INR (MELD-XI) is
Significance of MELD-XI Score on Survival in Children Undergoing VAD Implantation Read More »
We have exciting news to share! ACTION has joined forces with OmniLife! Please see the OmniLife press release below or check out the full Business Wire press release here. LEXINGTON,
OmniLife and ACTION Network Solidify Collaboration to Drive Innovation Read More »
Can early improvement after VAD implant positively affect outcomes? This study describes the clinical status of pediatric patients supported with a VAD and determines how clinical status at 1-month follow-up
Early Improvement in Clinical Status Following VAD Implantation in Children Read More »
Routine physical activity has been increasingly regarded as important for youth with cardiomyopathies or congenital heart disease with heart failure, including Fontan circulatory failure. This ACTION publication shows results of
One weekend, Jimmie noticed his 16-month-old daughter, Brynn, was breathing strangely. One week later, Brynn was heading into surgery to be placed on a VAD. For half a year, Jimmie and his wife, Kristyn, waited by the phone for the transplant call. The family had many long nights, learned how to navigate their lives with a VAD, and finally reached the end of a dark tunnel.
Finding Light in the Dark: Brynn’s Story Read More »
Despite the fact that VADs are now regarded as an important treatment option in pediatric heart failure, most hospitals perform less than 10 VAD surgeries in children a year. “ISHLT
ISHLT Consensus Statement for the Selection and Management of Pediatric and CHD on VAD Read More »
