A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump that’s used to support heart
function
and blood flow in people who have weakened hearts. There are two main
types of VADs: Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and Bi-ventricular
assist devices. Regardless of the type of VAD that the patient has the
assessment, treatment, and destination decision is vastly different for
the VAD patient.
Question: You are called to the home
of a 50 yo patient who states he feels weak and dizzy. The patient
states that he received a VAD two months ago. Your exam reveals the
following: No radial or carotid pulse and no blood pressure. Despite
these finding the patient is talking to you. What does this mean? What
do you do?
Follow the links below to learn more about VADS:
VAD info
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