Pediatric Heart Pump to Let Kids Go Home While Waiting for Transplant

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What this research studies

This project aims to create a pediatric left ventricular assist device (P-LVAD) that is small, implantable, and energy-efficient to allow children with end-stage heart failure to leave the hospital and live at home while awaiting a transplant or for long-term use. The device focuses on hemocompatibility and low power use to reduce the burden of bulky pumps and heavy batteries for kids. Researchers will advance the blood pump technology and integration with pediatric patients, aiming to improve quality of life and mobility during this challenging period. The work is conducted by Corventix? Corvion, Inc. under Greg Aber, and involves translating engineering advances into a clinically viable pediatric MCS option.

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Where this research is happening

• Corvion, INC.
  Webster, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Aber, Greg — Corvion, INC.
• Study coordinator: Aber, Greg

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