title: Mechanical Circulatory Support in Children.
abstract: The field of pediatric mechanical circulatory support has undergone a significant evolution with the advent of devices designed for children and the implementation of new strategies for deployment. With the ongoing shortage of organs the demand for new devices specifically designed for children will only increase. This review discusses the evolution of mechanical circulatory support, available devices, and the implementation of new strategies for their deployment.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. 6621, Fannin st. Houston, Tx, 77030, USA. ixadachi@texaschildrens.org.
authors.forename: Iki
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Adachi
authors.forename: Robert D B
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Jaquiss
mesh_terms: D001775:Blood Circulation; D002648:Child; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome