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Objectives:
  • Describe the SCAI shock pyramid, recognizing when patient is appropriate to consider for mechanical circulatory support
Friday


Objectives:
  • Describe multidisciplinary evaluation process used to consider patient for durable left ventricular assist device implant.
  • Recall absolute contraindications for patients to pursue cardiac transplant and durable left ventricular assist devices.
Friday


Objectives:
  • Identify common post-operative complications for patients recently undergoing durable left ventricular assist device implant
  • Recognize patient complications requiring immediate surgical intervention or escalation of mechanical circulatory support, including use of temporary right ventricular support
Friday


Objectives:
  • State common advisory and hazard alarms
  • Distinguish between patient and equipment causes for alarms
  • Prioritize troubleshooting interventions
Friday


Objectives:
  • Recall importance of psychosocial assessments and the connection between high-risk psychosocial assessment and post-MCS outcomes Recall psychological impact of living with mechanical circulatory support for patients and their caregivers.
  • Describe a strategy for optimal patient support group utilization in patients and caregivers with durable mechanical circulatory support
Friday
12:30pm - 01:30pm EDT - September 16, 2022
Track: General Session

Friday
01:30pm - 02:00pm EDT - September 16, 2022
Track: Track 1


Objectives:
  • Describe the current evidence available for the use of guideline directed medical therapy in patients with left ventricular assist devices
  • Describe current evidence available supporting identification of myocardial recovery in patients with left ventricular assist devices
Friday
01:30pm - 02:00pm EDT - September 16, 2022
Track: Track 2


Objectives:
  • Describe ways to assess patients with LVAD over the phone to determine urgent vs. life threatening items
  • Understand when to escalate care in the community and when to consider emergency response
Friday
02:00pm - 02:30pm EDT - September 16, 2022
Track: Track 1


Objectives:
  • List the most common complications seen in the current era of MCS patients
  • Identify factors that can be modified to decrease the risk of device complications
  • Articulate current trials and procedures that are being studied to try to decrease morbidity and mortality in the MCS patient
Friday


Objectives:
  • Recall transitional care considerations to provide optimal success when discharging a patient with LVAD.
  • Discuss benefits of utilizing shared care programs for the care of patients with durable mechanical circulatory support"