Ryan R. Davies

Taking ACTION: A Prognostic Tool for Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Mortality

Abstract We sought to develop a contemporary risk assessment tool for use in pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) candidates to estimate risk for mortality on the device using readily available …

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Patient and Device Selection in Pediatric MCS: A Review of Current Consensus and Unsettled Questions

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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 …

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