In-Person Post-Implant Courses
Our in-person courses are held throughout the year on the following topics. To express interest in registering for a course, reach out to your local Abbott representative or request information directly from our Training and Education team.
VAD Coordinator Course
Advanced Patient Management for Patients with an LVAD
Course for VAD coordinators or physicians with strong interest in managing patients with an LVAD. The program covers state-of-the-art procedures to care for HeartMate patients; advanced patient management; pitfalls and troubleshooting; and HeartMate 3™ in clinical practice.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Select the right patient at the right time
- Understand the interaction between the heart and LVAD
- Carry out database management
- Apply HeartMate 3 technology
- Educate patients and caregivers
- Design long-term patient management strategies
Who It’s For
VAD coordinators
Course Level
All levels of experience
Upcoming Dates and Locations:
25-26 February 2025, Vienna Austria
17-18 June 2025, Vienna Austria
4-5 November 2025, Vienna Austria
Duration
1.5 days
LVAD Management
Team approach to accommodate a growing LVAD program.
Recent publications show that LVAD treatment has achieved excellent clinical results. Technology has contributed largely to those achievements. A logical next step is to optimize the care of patients implanted with an LVAD and thus further improve their clinical outcomes and quality of life. This course will focus on critical patient management issues with the aim of reducing adverse events to a minimum.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Take VAD treatment to the next level
- Employ protocols, tips and tricks to help achieve this ambition
- Focus on the importance of prevention
- Use a redefined approach to patient management
- Realize that achieving the best possible patient care requires a team effort
Who It’s For
Teams responsible for management of patients with an LVAD
Course Level
Mid to advanced (a good understanding of LVAD therapy is recommended, along with a will to learn more)
Upcoming Dates and Locations:
31 March - 1 April 2025 - Utrecht, The Netherlands
Duration
1.5 days
These devices are commercially available for use in select international markets.
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