Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Objectives
  • Discuss anatomy, physiology and mechanics of heart failure
  • Describe the mechanics of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
  • Describe the purpose of an LVAD Implant
  • BLS / ALS assessment of the LVAD patient
  • Discuss Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills for LVAD patients