Page 293 - Clinical Managers Orientation Binder

4/11/2019

Care of the LVAD Patient

Purpose:

 Improve patient care quality outcomes

 Strengthen Partnership with hospital partners

 Expand referral base

 Increase customer satisfaction both patient and referrer

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What Is an LVAD?

 LVAD
• A mechanical pump that is implanted inside a patient’s
chest
• Helps patients with severe Left Ventricular dysfunction
and heart failure

 LVADs are used as…

• Bridge to transplant
• Destination therapy
• Bridge to myocardial recovery

***LVADs do not replace the heart like an artificial heart does***

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