Self-reported quality of life in children with ventricular assist devices.
David M PengSunkyung YuRay LoweryCourtney VentrescoMelissa K CousinoJames D St LouisElizabeth D BlumeKaren C UzarkPublished in: Pediatric transplantation (2022)
Physical QOL is significantly impaired in most children pre- and post-VAD. However, psychosocial QOL is not significantly impaired in most children post-VAD suggesting VAD implantation may improve psychosocial QOL in children.