Network with colleagues interested in minimally invasive VAD placement
Share best practices and surgical techniques
Set up a multi-center registry to capture data on minimally invasive VAD placement that will allow robust research due to the large number of patients enrolled
Submit research proposals for the entire registry and be a principal investigator
Potential for NIH sponsor research focus grants
Who can become a member?
Surgeons (institutions) performing minimally invasive VAD placement.
What to expect
The network will grow over time to become one of the largest hubs for mechanical circulatory support. Colleagues from Europe and Canada will also be involved.