LVAD 01: Anatomy and Physiology
Rahul Patwari (Rahul's EM)
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LVAD's scare me, so lets learn a bit about them. And, Mr. Cheney DID get a heart transplant, so he was receiving bridge-to-treatment (BTT) therapy and not destination therapy.
20 Comments
@Medicbobs 3 years ago
As a paramedic this is such an awesome video with great a great explanation of LVADs. Thanks!
@carrico3244 11 years ago
I'm a new CTICU nurse and this video was fantastic! Thanks and please keep your posts coming.
@gautamjha7966 11 years ago
Thank you. Have my first patient with LVAD and going through your video was very helpful. Always worried what I would do if he has syncope in exam room. You explained everything very nicely.
@tirthapokhreal7484 8 years ago
Great video. Very good job. One of the few very well done video that I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot).
@inderjeetbhatia6380 9 years ago
Thanks Rahul
Its a wonderful video. Could you please post videos of how LVAD pump is changed?
Its a wonderful video. Could you please post videos of how LVAD pump is changed?
@inderjeetbhatia6380 9 years ago
If possible please post a video explaining differences between different types of ventricular assist devices.
thanks so much
thanks so much
@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007 6 years ago
In the first few seconds, you drew the blood coming from the lungs through the pulmonary arteries. It comes through the pulmonary veins. Doesn't hurt your explanation and most people won't catch it but you may want to correct it.
I personally don't know anyone with an LVAD. I've seen some in the Emergency Room, though. Regarding training your medics on this, I can't make any recommendations. I would ask your local LVAD coordinator for help with this. My videos are purely "infotainment" - but it's probably a good idea for them to know something about LVAD's if you have patients with these in your community.
@kengordon7104 4 years ago
I am on a heart mate 3 2 1/2 years i am alive waiting on heart have great doctor and support
@jamesmatheson9624 3 years ago
A needle to change blood temperature makes far more ssnes then attaching machines to a person's heart
@charlesbelcher1510 9 years ago
The Ejection Fraction pertains to patients with Systolic CHF only. LVADs are used for Diastolic CHF as well, where there is a Preserved Ejection Fraction. Cardiac output is the measure for the LVAD implantation and NOT EJ%. The HeartWare III does have a pulse.
@vickifrederick2934 3 years ago
70 yo w LVNon compacted cardiomyopathy.I’m in HF now.not eligible for transplant. Waiting to see if the famous four meds will help . Not sure how I feel about this device but hopefully have time to think. Retired nurse practitioner. Thanks for info
I have used many apps, for this I used DoodleCast Pro. My current favorite is Vittle. Both for iPad.
LVAD 01: Anatomy and Physiology
Rahul Patwari (Rahul's EM)
165,659 views
LVAD's scare me, so lets learn a bit about them. And, Mr. Cheney DID get a heart transplant, so he was receiving bridge-to-treatment (BTT) therapy and not destination therapy.