RVAD

iDECIDE-VAD-PEDIATRIC: Development of a Decision Aid to Assist Children and Their Caregivers When Considering a Ventricular Assist Device

ACTION Publication, Publications

The iDECIDE-VAD-PEDIATRIC decision aid was developed to help families and clinicians navigate the unique challenges of pediatric ventricular assist device implantation by promoting consistent, values-based, and equitable decision-making.

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Critical care management of right ventricular failure in pediatric left ventricular assist devices: An advanced cardiac therapies improving outcomes network (ACTION) endorsed statement

ACTION Publication, Publications

Right ventricular failure (RVF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. This review offers pediatric-focused guidance on perioperative RV management, emphasizing pathophysiology, hemodynamics, and targeted interventions to optimize outcomes.

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