Individuals with Fontan circulation are at risk of late mortality from both cardiac and noncardiac causes. Despite the known risk of mortality, referral indications for advanced heart failure care vary […]
Check out the newest One Page Summary (OPS) featuring the SynCardia (TAH-t). The OPS includes device size selection, components, function, settings and readings, as well as highlighting anticoagulation, blood pressure,
Patient- and proxy-reported outcomes (PROs) are an important indicator of healthcare quality but are underutilised in paediatric cardiac care. This ACTION study, Patient and parent-reported outcomes in paediatric ventricular assist
ACTION Learning Network investigators recently published Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes in Infants and Children With Stage 1 Single Ventricle Palliation in the November 2022 issue of the ASAIO Journal. Examining
Check out the Berlin Heart One Page Summary (OPS). This OPS includes pump settings and function, cannulation strategies, blood pump and system components, power sources, as well as highlighting anticoagulation,
Purpose Cardiac disease results in significant morbidity and mortality in patients with muscular dystrophy (MD). Single centers have reported their ventricular assist device (VAD) experience in specific MDs and in
The results of an ACTION-wide survey of pediatric cardiology providers are detailed in the latest ACTION publication, Current Practices in Treating Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD):
Check out the newest One Page Summary (OPS) aimed to provide clear ideas to improve bivalirudin monitoring. It includes three ways to initiate infusion, plus what to look for if
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ACTION receives $2 million grant from Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) to expand muscular dystrophy focused research and quality improvement initiatives
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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