November 26, 2024

Suboptimal Titration of Heart Failure Medications in Pediatric Patients: Baseline Data from ACTION

This multi-center retrospective pilot study evaluated the current state of HF medication therapy in children and found that, despite a robust evidence base in adults and recommendations for children, use of ACEi/ARB/ARNi, BB, and MRA is not universal in children with EF <40%; indeed, less than half of children received medications from all three classes by 6 months of follow-up...

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VADs Device Score

Development and Validation of a Novel Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Risk Stratification Tool: The Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION) Ventricular Assist Device Score

The ACTION VADs score for mortality can be calculated easily and offers risk stratification and prognostic information for pediatric VAD candidates. This is the first validated risk assessment tool for pediatric mechanical circulatory support.

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