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 »
“An ISHLT consensus document for prevention and management strategies for mechanical circulatory support infection” was published in The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation in June of 2017. This important …
ISHLT Consensus Document for MCS Infection Prevention and Management 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 …
