The Pulse — 2021
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Paracorporeal Support in Pediatric Patients: The Role of the Patient-Device Interaction
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” Researchers observed differences in survival across different device strategies—with patients supported on paracorporeal continuous
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The Influence of MCS on Post-Transplant Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
“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 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Registry compares outcomes of 1,095 patients <18 years. Our key takeaway? Children supported with VADs prior to
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Significance of MELD-XI Score on Survival in Children Undergoing VAD Implantation
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 an easily calculated score that identifies derangements in liver and renal function, which is often present in advanced heart failure. This study, published in the
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OmniLife and ACTION Network Solidify Collaboration to Drive Innovation
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, Ky —(BUSINESS WIRE) OmniLife, a health technology communication and collaboration platform, has finalized its formal collaboration with the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network, or
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Early Improvement in Clinical Status Following VAD Implantation in Children
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 impacts survival and ability to discharge. The retrospective analysis follows 414 patients implanted between September 19, 2012, and September 30, 2019 who were alive on
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Significant Variation in Exercise Recommendations for Youth With Cardiomyopathies or Fontan Circulation
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 a survey assessing real-world practice regarding exercise recommendations: “Significant Variation in Exercise Recommendations for Youth With Cardiomyopathies or Fontan Circulation: An Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving
Finding Light in the Dark: Brynn’s Story
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.
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ISHLT Consensus Statement for the Selection and Management of Pediatric and CHD on VAD
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 consensus statement for the selection and management of pediatric and congenital heart disease on VADs” gives expert-consensus derived recommendations, emphasizing the importance of multicenter collaboration
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Hemodynamic Response to Device Titration in the Shunted Single Ventricle Circulation
It’s critical to optimize clinical outcomes of VAD support for shunted single ventricle patients. “Hemodynamic Response to Device Titration in the Shunted Single Ventricle Circulation: A Patient Cohort Modeling Study” was published online in ASAIO Journal on March 29, 2021. The study aimed to understand the response to VAD titration with a lumped-parameter network. Using
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