Utilization of VADs in children with restrictive and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Are we there yet?

Pediatric Ventricular assist device (VAD) use in pediatrics has increased dramatically over the last decade. Over a quarter of children are currently supported with a VAD until a suitable organ becomes available. The majority of these patients have dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), though some have congenital heart disease, restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy remain difficult to support due to anatomic limitations and the limited number of devices currently available to children.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research