AAHFN Virtual MCS Bootcamp 2022

The SCAI is Falling: Understanding the Shock Pyramid, Classifications and Patient Trajectories with Cardiogenic Shock

Objectives

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

To Implant or Not to Implant: Patient Selection Conference

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.

Recognition and Management of Immediate Post-Operative Complications

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

Joint ICCAC/AAHFN Session: Troubleshooting LVAD Alarms

Objectives

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

Psychological Impact of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Patient Support Groups

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

Abbott Symposium

GDMT in the LVAD Patient

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

The Line Is Open: On Call Scenarios for VAD Coordinators

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

Device Complications: Current State and Future Directions

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

Strategies for a Successful Transition from Hospital to Home

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"

Hemodynamics/RV

Strategies for Monitoring Your LVAD Patient

Objectives

• Describe remote PA and hemodynamic monitoring strategies and benefits or limitations of this therapy in patients with LVAD 2.
• Describe remote PA and hemodynamic monitoring strategies and benefits or limitations of this therapy in patients with LVAD

Strategies to Optimize Your MCS Patient for Transplant Eligibility

Objectives

• Analyze the patient on MCS and determine areas that can be improved prior to transplantation
• Structure routine testing and outpatient procedures that will help to best determine how to optimize the patient
• Discuss the ISHLT data analysis of highest risk factors for patients that underwent MCS prior to orthotopic heart transplant.