PITTSBURGH, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/10/08 -- Pediatric patients with severe cardiacdysfunction can benefit from the placement of a ventricular assist device.Unfortunately, the availability of pediatric mechanical devices is verylimited, especially for the management of neonates, infants and smallchildren.On Thursday, April 10 at 8:00AM EDT on www.OR-Live.com, Children'sHospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC will present a Pediatric Grand Roundslecture titled "Mechanical Support for a Child's Failing Heart: Past,Present and Future." The presenter, Peter D. Wearden, MD, PhD, is thedirector of the Pediatric Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Support Programat Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of Surgery at theUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The lecture will be introducedby Victor O. Morell, MD, chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeryand associate professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Schoolof Medicine.
Dr. Wearden will discuss the current status and future developments in pediatricventricular assist devices.
Visit:http://www.or-live.com/cpi/2324 to learn more aboutheart diseasein children and view a program preview. VNR: http://www.or-live.com/rams/cpi-2324-mkw-q.ram
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