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 »
“Learning networks in pediatric heart failure and transplantation” was published June 17, 2021 in Pediatric Transplantation. This ACTION publication defines “learning networks” and how they’re different from traditional clinical research …
Learning networks in pediatric heart failure and transplantation Read More »
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are a common problem in pediatric VAD support. This Pedimacs analysis investigates rates, risk factors, and outcomes The field of pediatric mechanical circulatory support changed dramatically when …
Berlin Heart EXCOR and ACTION Post-Approval Surveillance Study Report Read More »
IMPROVING STROKE OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN SUPPORTED WITH A VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE IN A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NETWORK ACTION has been working to reduce the frequency of stroke associated with pediatric VAD …
This ACTION article, published in Pediatric Transplantation, describes the results of ACTION’s November 2019 Waitlist Outcomes Committee (WOC) meeting. The WOC committee used improvement science methodology to develop a six-step …
A coordinated approach to improving pediatric heart transplant waitlist outcomes Read More »
