Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PACT)

In conjunction with our Heart Transplant program, our Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PACT) program provides innovative treatments as alternatives to or bridges to transplant. These include artificial circulatory assist devices, including ECMO, the Berlin Heart, the Thoratec PVAD, and the HeartMate II.
 
PACT implants between five and 10 ventricular assist devices per year. They are one of the most experienced teams nationally with the use of the Berlin Heart in children as a bridge to transplant.
 
If necessary, the team will conduct an evaluation to determine if a transplant is the best option for the family.