PCICS Podcast

PCICS Episode 159: Shaping the Future of Pediatric Heart Failure: Innovations, VADs, and Expert Insights

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Show Notes

Join us as we explore the rapidly evolving world of pediatric heart failure and ventricular assist devices. Through conversations with leading experts, we discuss the latest innovations, emerging research, and real-world challenges while gaining insights into where the field is headed and what the future holds for children with advanced heart failure.

Hosts: Chris Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's) Guests: Christina J. VanderPluym, MD (Boston Children's), Jonathan B. Edelson, MD (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), Joseph Spinner, MD (Texas Children's)

Executive Producer: Chris Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's)

Sponsor: Rady Children's Heart Institute

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