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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 …

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Stroke in Pediatric VAD Patients: A Pediamacs Registry Analysis

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Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are a common problem in pediatric VAD support. This Pedimacs analysis investigates rates, risk factors, and outcomes of CVA in pediatric patients supported on VAD: “Stroke in …

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