LVAD Basics - Anatomy/Physiology, Indications, Contraindications, Evaluation | Clinical Medicine

Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are surgically implanted devices that pull blood from the left ventricular and push it into the aorta to support patient's with end stage heart failure. Its role is expanding as it has demonstrated improved mortality and symptoms for those with end stage heart disease. In this video we dive into the basics of LVADs including the anatomy, physiology, indications, contraindications, and evaluation.

Introduction, Heart Failure, Who Benefits Most

Anatomy, Physiology, Inflow/Outflow, Motor, Components

Indications, Bridge to Transplant, Decision, Recovery, or Destination Therapy

Contraindications - Right Heart Failure, Bleeding, Coexisting Terminal Illness, Neurologic Compromise, Anatomic and Technical Limitations, and More

Pump Parameters - Speed, Flow, Power, Pulsatility Index

Evaluation, Bedside Parameters, Blood Pressure, Labs, Work Up

Complications - Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Infection, RV Failure, Aortic Regurgitation, Stroke

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