Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): simul-action for elevation
Articles

The Ventricular Assist Device team in the management of patients treated with long-term Mechanical Circulatory Support

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  • Simone Amato,
  • Andrea Battisti,
  • Daniele Napolitano
Simone Amato
Cardiac intensive care unit, Heart transplant centre and ECMO, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
Andrea Battisti
Cardiovascular Perfusion Unit, Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
Daniele Napolitano
CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/if-2867

Published 2024-09-30

Keywords

  • VAD,
  • VAD Team,
  • Nursing,
  • Multidisciplinary Team,
  • VAD Coordinator

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Abstract

The number of people with heart failure is increasing rapidly worldwide. Despite preventive measures, optimal medical therapy, and cardiac transplantation, the overall morbidity and mortality of this syndrome remain high. Ventricular assist devices are well established as a treatment for heart failure and are increasingly used globally, both for destination therapy and as a bridge to cardiac transplantation. The management of these patients requires the training of a highly specialized team to ensure optimal outcomes. This article focuses on implementing a multidisciplinary team on the ventricular assist device, ensuring comprehensive care for implanted patients to mitigate potential complications early.

 

 

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