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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…
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Learning 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
The field of heart failure patient care has evolved to the point where managing patients with medical therapy and device therapy cannot be mutually exclusive…