Systemic ventricular assist device support in Fontan patients: A report by ACTION

The size of the Fontan population with end-stage heart failure is growing. In this population, heart transplantation has been the only option. This study sought to investigate the efficacy of ventricular assist device (VAD) support in Fontan patients.We conducted a retrospective study of Fontan patients in the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network. We evaluated patient characteristics, and the clinical and physiologic outcomes...