- An ECG cannot be used as a primary clinical assessment tool
- LVAD patients can have terminal rhythms for days
- Ventricular Tachycardia / Ventricular Fibrillation
- Remember, the right side of the heart is still functioning and able to have complications that would affect preload and afterload
- Build a clinical picture based on patient presentation and device operation / troubleshooting
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