Long-term kidney outcomes in pediatric continuous-flow ventricular assist device patients

ConclusionsIn the first multicenter study to focus on kidney outcomes for pediatric long-term CF-VAD patients, preimplantation CKD and peri-implantation AKI were common. Both de novo CKD and worsening CKD can happen on prolonged CF-VAD support. Proactive kidney function monitoring and targeted follow-up are important to optimize outcomes.Graphical abstractA higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available asSupplementary information
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research