The data on the use and outcomes of VADs in children is limited, specifically for those with end-stage heart failure due to an acquired heart disease. Because of this, studies […]
“Neurosurgical intervention in children with ventricular assist devices: A single-center case series review” describes all pediatric VAD patients at a single center who underwent a neurosurgical procedure for an intracranial
“Contemporary provider management practices and attitudes towards referral for advanced heart failure therapies in Fontan patients across North America” aimed to understand practice variations among Fontan caregivers, referral for advanced
“The Effect of Infectious Complications During Ventricular Assist Device Use on Outcomes of Pediatric Heart Transplantation” was published in the ASAIO Journal on July 14, 2021. This article linked 207
This analysis explored the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients supported on a paracorporeal continuous, a paracorporeal pulsatile, and those that transitioned from a paracorporeal continuous to pulsatile pump:
Paracorporeal Support in Pediatric Patients: The Role of the Patient-Device Interaction Read More »
“The influence of mechanical circulatory support on post-transplant outcomes in pediatric patients” was published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation in June of 2021. The multicenter study from
The Influence of MCS on Post-Transplant Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Read More »
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 »
Can early improvement after VAD implant positively affect outcomes? This study describes the clinical status of pediatric patients supported with a VAD and determines how clinical status at 1-month follow-up
Early Improvement in Clinical Status Following VAD Implantation in Children Read More »
It’s critical to optimize clinical outcomes of VAD support for shunted single ventricle patients. “Hemodynamic Response to Device Titration in the Shunted Single Ventricle Circulation: A Patient Cohort Modeling Study”
Hemodynamic Response to Device Titration in the Shunted Single Ventricle Circulation Read More »
“Psychological Outcomes in pediatric patients with ventricular assist devices and their families: A systematic review” was published in Pediatric Transplantation on Mar 11, 2021. This systematic review of literature identified
Psychological Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with VADs and Their Families Read More »
