Outcomes of children supported with devices labeled as “temporary” or short term: A report from the Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support

Devices historically classified as “temporary” pumps are being used not only as a short-term mechanical circulatory support strategy but also as a longer term support strategy. In this multi-institutional, high-acuity, complex patient cohort, the use of “temporary” VADs resulted in a positive outcome (bridge to transplant, recovery durable device or alive) in 71% of patients.