2024 Virtual MCS Bootcamp
This bootcamp is a unique 1-day comprehensive program that is intended for clinicians taking care of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) patients including ventricular assist device (VAD) coordinators, nurse practitioners, nurses and other providers interested in advanced heart failure. This state-of-the-art program is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of options in MCS for patients with advanced heart failure and the management and support of these patients before and after receiving MCS. This program will provide educational content for those new to advanced heart failure and the program will challenge experienced clinicians.
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- List durable vs temporary options
- Describe when devices are used for different patients
- Review when durable options can be used and how ro define durable candidate
Speaker
Chonyang Albert, MD, FACC, FHFS
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Define what myocardial recovery is
- Discuss potential indicators of myocardial recovery
- Describe what this recovery looks like on durable vs temporary MCS 4. list next steps in management
Speaker
Jacob Abraham, MD
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Describe hemodynamic factors that are important to assess before VAD implant
- Describe how hemodynmics change after VAD implant
- Define when hemodyanmics should be reassessed and how to optimize VAD patients
Speaker
University of Chicago
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Define PI
- Discuss what clinial conditions can change the PI
- Review clinical responses to changes in PI (when to worry)
Speaker
Maria Marsala, NPUniversity of Colorado Hospital
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Define RV failure
- Discuss hemodynamic changes associated with RVF
- Highlight treatment options for RVF when on durable VAD support
Speaker
Lisa Jennings, ACNP-BC, CVNP-BC, CHFN, FHFSASaint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Review common VAD alarms
- Discuss emergency techniques associated with alarms
- Define when to call a VAD center
Speaker
Amanda Thomas, BSN, RN, CHFNOregon Health & Science University
DateNovember 8, 2024The field of heart failure patient care has evolved to the point where managing patients with medical therapy and device therapy cannot be mutually exclusive. Join us for a discussion on how the synergies between device guidelines and pharmacological guidelines are changing the way care is delivered across the heart failure care continuum.
Speakers
Farooq Sheikh, MDMedical Director - Advanced Heart Failure Program, MedStar HealthScott Lundgren, DOAdvanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Nebraska Medicine
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Review other options for support for patients with heart failure (like CRT, CCM, Cardiomems)
- Describe how these options can improve QoL and time before MCS implant
Speaker
Joyce Wald, DOUniversity of Pennsylvania
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Review post-VAD implant care and connection with the VAD team
- Discuss palliative care role
- Describe options when QoL is no longer achievable and deactivation/EOL is near
Speaker
Neha Momin, NP
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Review and Prioritize VAD on call scenarios based on urgency
- Discuss VAD coordinator resources
Speaker
Tonya Elliott, MSN, RN, CCTC, CCHFNMedstar
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Review any pre-implant indicators of renal recovery/non recovery
- Describe any post-implant strategies to increase chance of renal recovery (diuresis, BP, nephrotixic agents, etc.)
- If renal recovery doesn't occur, review options for renal replacement outside of the hosipital environment
Speaker
James Fang, MD
DateNovember 8, 2024Please review the learning objectives.
Objectives
- Present case studies illustrating VAD cases
Speaker
Megan Philbrik, AGACNP
