Ventricular assist device support in patients with single ventricles: the Melbourne experience.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivx066
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The capacity and limitations of ventricular assist device (VAD) support in single-ventricle physiology remains poorly understood. We aimed to review our experience in the use of VAD support in the single-ventricle circulation to determine… read more here.
Keywords: vad support; patients single; ventricular assist; support patients ... See more keywords
Utilization and Outcomes of Children Treated with Direct Thrombin Inhibitors on Paracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device Support.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001093
Abstract: Thrombotic and bleeding complications have historically been major causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) support. Standard anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin is fraught with problems related to its heterogeneous biochemical composition… read more here.
Keywords: vad support; ventricular assist; assist device; utilization outcomes ... See more keywords
Children who stroke on VAD support: when is it safe to transplant and what are their outcomes?
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DOI: 10.1111/aor.14194
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Ventricular assist devices (VADs) increase waitlist survival, yet the risk of stroke remains notable. The purpose of this study was to analyze how strokes on VAD support impact post-transplant (post-Tx) outcomes in children. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: stroke vad; stroke stroke; stroke patients; vad support ... See more keywords