Learning objectives

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:

• identify the main nursing focus during each stage of patient care;
• gain knowledge on how to care for patients with a LVAD using the most recent evidence;
• gain knowledge on how to access specialists’ advice when a person with a LVAD is admitted to hospital;
• learn the indications for treatment with a LVAD; and
• learn how to use routine out-patient management to care for a person with a LVAD.

Needs assessment

With more patients with LVADs coming to clinics, it can be stressful for staff who are not familiar with how LVADs function and how to care for this type of patient. Using an outline of a typical, classic case of LVAD implantation – from both a pre- and post-op perspective – a physician provides an introduction/overview to mechanical circulatory support. This is followed by a nurse or allied health professional delivering the practical aspects of patient care and management, including ‘red flags’. The objective of the webinar is to make the patient’s needs and care more understandable. 

Main Topic

• Cardiovascular nursing and allied professions

Related Topics

• Chronic heart failure - treatment - ventricular assist devices

Session information

This webinar is designed for nurses and allied professionals interested in research and clinical areas of interventional cardiology.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).