Purpose Cardiac disease results in significant morbidity and mortality in patients with muscular dystrophy (MD). Single centers have reported their ventricular assist device (VAD) experience in specific MDs and in …
Cardiomyopathy patients have heart muscle problems that affect the ability of the heart to fill with blood and/or eject blood to the body. In some cases, they may have signs and symptoms of heart failure—these patients will need routine monitoring and may need treatment such as cardiac medicines, mechanical devices, or transplantation.
The data on the use and outcomes of VADs in children is limited, specifically for those with end-stage heart failure due to an acquired heart disease. Because of this, studies …
