An Introduction to Myocarditis
Check out our educational handout on An Introduction to Myocarditis. Included is information about: What is Myocarditis? How is it diagnosed? What are the causes and the symptoms? Treatment options …
Check out our educational handout on An Introduction to Myocarditis. Included is information about: What is Myocarditis? How is it diagnosed? What are the causes and the symptoms? Treatment options …
Ventricular assist device (VAD) use for failed stage II palliation (S2P) is increasing with limited data on outcomes.
The HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) was discontinued in July 2021. The study aims to describe the impact the discontinuation the HVAD had on pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) utilization and outcomes.
Patients with Fontan failure are high-risk candidates for heart transplantation and other advanced therapies. Understanding the outcomes following initial heart failure consultation can help define appropriate timing of referral for advanced heart failure care.
Ricky was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) within the first year of his life. With the unyielding support of his mother, Rosie, he has defied the odds of a complex disease. From diagnosis to treatment, and now recovery, Ricky goes everywhere, experiencing life to the fullest.
Abstract Adult patients on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support have increased morbidity and mortality after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. There are no reported clinical data …
Check out the newest One Page Summary (OPS) featuring the PediMag™ & CentriMag™. This OPS includes an overview of the device’s pump settings, cannulation strategies, system components, bedside issues and backup equipment, …
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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You may recognize her as our homepage cover girl on the actionlearningnetwork.org website, but now all grown up, Sam is pursuing a biology and pre-med undergrad degree at Miami University. She wants to become a cardiologist to be able to deliver the same quality care she receive as a patient.
ACTION set forth to report current outcomes in patients supported with the HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device in a multicenter learning network.