Mitochondrial and Cardiolipin Adaptations to Ventricular Assist Device Support in Pediatric Versus Adult Failing Myocardium
Caitlyn S. Conard, Mariana Casa de Vito, Obed Ofori Nyarko, Raleigh L. Jonscher, Elisabeth K. Phillips, Kathryn C. Chatfield, Amrut V. Ambardekar, Jordan R. H. Hoffman, Scott R. Auerbach, Matthew L. Stone, Carmen C. Sucharov, Brian L. Stauffer, Genevieve C. Sparagna, Shelley D. Miyamoto
This study compares mitochondrial and cardiolipin changes in pediatric and adult failing hearts before and after VAD support, finding age-related differences in cardiolipin remodeling and mitochondrial function.
bioRxiv · Apr 5, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology