There is wide practice variation when deciding timing of ventricular assist device implantation for children with end-stage heart failure. The Model for End-stage Liver Disease score eXcluding INR (MELD-XI) is …
Significance of MELD-XI Score on Survival in Children Undergoing VAD Implantation Read More »
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 …
MIS-C Associated with COVID-19 Anti-thrombosis Guideline of Care for Children Read More »
Right heart failure (RHF) after LVAD implantation can negatively impact a child’s transplant candidacy and survival. Successful LVAD outcomes require anticipation, prevention, early identification, and management of RHF, but there …
Right Heart Failure Considerations in Pediatric VADs Read More »
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 …
Berlin Heart EXCOR and ACTION Post-Approval Surveillance Study Report Read More »
We know children with advanced heart failure often experience renal dysfunction (RD). This analysis expanded clinical knowledge on changes in renal function after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement in …
Changes in Renal Function After LVAD Placement in Pediatric Patients Read More »
