Dr. Bearl's research interests center around clinical outcomes for children with end-stage heart failure specifically patient selection, management and post-transplant outcomes for children who require a ventricular assist device (VAD). Dr. Bearl is actively involved in the international quality improvement initiative related to VAD outcomes called Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION) and the prospective VAD research registry called Pedimacs, which is the pediatric-specific arm of Intermacs (Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support) managed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

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