Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Case Scenario Continued...
Remember, our patient is found unresponsive and no palpable pulse...
  • No signs of circulation present
  • Unresponsive
  • No capillary refill
  • Cyanotic
  • A loud steady tone is coming from the mechanical device on his chest
  • A broken red heart is on the device

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