Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Heart Arrhythmia
  • If the patient is displaying signs and symptoms of poor circulation and the LVAD is NOT operating
  • Primarily troubleshoot getting LVAD to work
  • If ventricular fibrillation, consider defibrillation
  • Do not disconnect the System Controller from the percutaneous lead or stop the pump prior to delivering the shock
  • Contact medical control or follow local protocol