RVAD

RVAD timing in pediatric BiVAD support

Does Earlier Right Ventricular Assist Device Implant Confer a Survival Advantage

ACTION Publication, Publications

Concerns about survival have made biventricular support less common in children. Drawing on 223 pediatric patients in the ACTION registry, this study asked whether the timing of RVAD placement matters. Patients who received both devices in a single operation had better one-year survival, despite being sicker going into surgery.

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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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