Expanding Use of the HeartMate 3 VAD in Pediatric and Adult Patients within the ACTION
ACTION set forth to report current outcomes in patients supported with the HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device in a multicenter learning network.
Jodie Lantz
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 …
ISHLT Consensus Statement for the Selection and Management of Pediatric and CHD on VAD Read More »
Variation in CR for Pediatric VAD Recipients Across North America
There is little standardization across pediatric heart failure centers when it comes to the use of exercise testing and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after VAD placement. “Variation in Cardiac Rehabilitation for …
Variation in CR for Pediatric VAD Recipients Across North America Read More »
ABCs of Stroke Prevention
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 …
