ACTION set forth to report current outcomes in patients supported with the HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device in a multicenter learning network.
Expanding Use of the HeartMate 3 VAD in Pediatric and Adult Patients within the ACTION Read More »
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
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):
VAD support for patients with Fontan circulatory failure is increasing, yet outcomes are largely unknown. Published on Nov. 21, 2021, Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields
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
Published on March 5, 2022, Decreased Risk of Strokes in Children with Ventricular Assist Devices Within ACTION focused on characterizing strokes in children with ventricular assist devices. This review included
Decreased Risk of Strokes in Children with Ventricular Assist Devices Within ACTION Read More »
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
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 »
ACTION defines and collects pediatric heart failure metrics to implement quality improvement initiatives. This study sought to describe medication use at the time of discharge for children admitted with acute
Establishing Baseline Metrics of Heart Failure Medication Use in Children Read More »
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