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.
Michelle Ploutz
Berlin Heart EXCOR and ACTION Post-Approval Surveillance Study Report
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 …
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Implantation of a Total Artificial Heart in a 10-Year-Old
“Implantation of total artificial heart in a 10-year-old after support with a temporary perventricular assist device” was published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery on August 28, 2019. …
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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 …
