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.
Pediatric Cardiology
Patient and parent-reported outcomes in paediatric ventricular assist device support: a multi-center ACTION learning network feasibility and pilot experience
Patient- and proxy-reported outcomes (PROs) are an important indicator of healthcare quality but are underutilised in paediatric cardiac care. This ACTION study, Patient and parent-reported outcomes in paediatric ventricular assist …
Current Practices in Treating Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): Understanding Care Practices in Order to Optimize DMD Heart Failure Through ACTION
The results of an ACTION-wide survey of pediatric cardiology providers are detailed in the latest ACTION publication, Current Practices in Treating Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): …
Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields promising outcomes: An analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs and Intermacs Databases
VAD support for patients with Fontan circulatory failure is increasing, yet outcomes are largely unknown. Published on Nov. 21, 2021, Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields …
Patient and Device Selection in Pediatric MCS: A Review of Current Consensus and Unsettled Questions
Though pediatric VAD use is increasing, data around outcomes related to patient treatment and device selection decisions is not yet robust enough to inform consistent practices among providers. The authors …
Decreased Risk of Strokes in Children with Ventricular Assist Devices Within ACTION
Published on March 5, 2022, Decreased Risk of Strokes in Children with Ventricular Assist Devices Within ACTION focused on characterizing strokes in children with ventricular assist devices. This review included …
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Ventricular assist devices in pediatric cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease: An analysis of the German National Register for Congenital Heart Defects
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 …
MIS-C Associated with COVID-19 Anti-thrombosis Guideline of Care for Children
COVID 19 infection in children causes a hyper-inflammatory syndrome referred to as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). This ACTION publication, published June 2, 2021 in Pediatric Cardiology, provides a …
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Establishing Baseline Metrics of Heart Failure Medication Use in Children
ACTION defines and collects pediatric heart failure metrics to implement quality improvement initiatives. This study sought to describe medication use at the time of discharge for children admitted with acute …
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