Prospective Trial of a Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

D. Fraser, Charles; D.B. Jaquiss, Robert; N. Rosenthal, David; Humpl, Tilman; E. Canter, Charles; H. Blackstone, Eugene; C. Naftel, David; Ichord, Rebecca; Bomgaars, Lisa; S. Tweddell, James; Patricia Massicotte, M.; W. Turrentine, Mark; A. Cohen, Gordon; J. Devaney, Eric; Bennett Pearce, F.; E. Carberry, Kathleen; Kroslowitz, Robert; S. Almond, Christopher

doi:10.1056/nejmoa1014164

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Prospective Trial of a Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Aug 8, 2012

Authors:

Charles D. Fraser

Robert D.B. Jaquiss

David N. Rosenthal

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Options for mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to heart transplantation in children with severe heart failure are limited. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, single-group trial of a ventricular assist device designed specifically for children as a bridge to heart transplantatio...

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Medicine

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Prospective cohort study

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