Dilated cardiomyopathy is defined by the presence of left ventricular dilatation and
contractile dysfunction. Genetic mutations involving genes that encode cytoskeletal …

Successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest results in a post–cardiac arrest syndrome, which
can evolve in the days to weeks after return of sustained circulation. The components of post …

Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for
patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes …

A doença cardíaca isquêmica, principal determinante da PCR, continua liderando as
causas de morte no mundo, e no Brasil não é diferente. 1, 2 Em 2013, nos Estados Unidos …

Abstract Background The Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support
(Pedimacs) provides detailed information on pediatric patients supported with ventricular …

Pediatric heart transplantation is standard of care for children with end-stage heart failure.
The diverse age range, diagnoses, and practice variations continue to challenge the …

Background Expanded use of pediatric ventricular assist devices (VADs) has decreased
mortality in children awaiting heart transplantation. Pediatric Interagency Registry for …

Background We sought to better understand the patient population who receive a temporary
total artificial heart (TAH) as bridge to transplant or as bridge to decision by evaluating data …

As the rapidly aging population and the rising incidence of end-stage heart failure, extensive
research has been conducted on heart transplantation (HTx). Bibliometrics harbors the …

Background Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk for advanced heart
failure (AHF). We sought to define the mortality and resource utilization in CHD-related AHF …