Heart Failure Training and Education

AMG PMP Pediatric and Infant Oxygenators

This course is intended to support users of the AMG PMP Infant and Pediatric Oxygenators* in conjunction with the CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support System.

*AMG PMP Adult, Pediatric, Infant Oxygenators and Oxygenator Holder are manufactured by Eurosets s.r.l. and distributed by Abbott.

Duration: 40 minutes

CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System Theory of Operation and Equipment Overview Course

This eLearning training course offers a thorough overview of the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System and explains how clinicians use the system during patient support.

Duration: 1 hour

CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System: Priming the Circuit

This course covers the necessary components and steps for assembling and priming a basic circuit using the CentriMag™ Blood Pump for cardiac support and the CentriMag Blood Pump with Eurosets AMG PMP Adult Oxygenator for cardiopulmonary support.

Duration: 30 minutes

CentriMag Pre-connected Pack

This eLearning training course provides users with an introduction and comprehensive review of the CentriMag™ Pre-connected Pack.

Duration: 25 minutes   

CardioMEMS HF System

CardioMEMS Hospital System

The CardioMEMS™ Hospital System eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly operate the CardioMEMS Hospital System during CardioMEMS™ PA Sensor implant procedures and follow-up visits.

Duration: 1 hour
 

CardioMEMS Patient Electronics System

This eLearning training course provides users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the CardioMEMS™ Patient Electronics System.

Duration: 40 minutes
 

Simulation - CardioMEMS HF System Implant Procedure

This interactive simulation training, commentated by David M. Shavelle, MD, will familiarize learners with the implant and techniques used during a CardioMEMS™ HF System implant procedure.

Self-paced simulated environment
 

Webinar: CardioMEMS HF System Clinical Case Reviews

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Mosi Bennett, MD, PhD, and Scott Lundgren, DO, MS, and sponsored by Abbott, explores the critical role of hemodynamic monitoring in managing patients with heart failure. Through real case studies and clinical outcomes, you will learn about the CardioMEMS HF System and its application in heart failure management, gaining insights into the use of cutting-edge technology in patient care.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: Educating Heart Failure Patients Pre- and Post-Implantation

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Meegan Mangum, PAC, and Christina Sauld, APNP, and sponsored by Abbott, focuses on the critical role of patient education throughout the heart failure treatment journey. It covers effective strategies to address common concerns about the CardioMEMS PA Sensor implantation procedure and provides insights on optimizing follow-up management with data-driven treatment plans.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: National Coverage Determination and the Future of the CardioMEMS HF System

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Andrew Sauer, MD, and Meegan M. Mangum, PAC, and sponsored by Abbott, covers the National Coverage Determination (NCD) and expanded access under the Coverage with Evidence Development (CED). It explores the impact of the NCD on patient access for PA pressure monitoring and includes a review of clinical cases involving the CardioMEMS HF System.

Duration: 1 hour
 

HeartMate LVAS

Anesthesiologist Webinar: Considerations for LVAD Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Procedures

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Theresa Gelzinis, MD, and sponsored by Abbott, discusses best practices for managing LVAD patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures.

Duration: 50 minutes
 

Anesthesiologist Webinar: Post-Op Care Considerations for LVAD Patients

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Aly El Banayosy, MD, and sponsored by Abbott, discusses best practices when caring for LVAD patients immediately post-implantation.

Duration: 1 hour
 

HeartMate 3 LVAS Clinical Operation and System Management

The HeartMate 3™ LVAS Clinical Operation and System Management training course provides users with the information needed to operate the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System properly and safely. The HeartMate Touch™ Communication System is a separate interactive training course available.

Duration: 3 hours
 

HeartMate 3 LVAS: Surgical Implant Procedure

This video series is designed to educate learners on the HeartMate 3 LVAS surgical implant procedure using the sternotomy approach with commentary from Chris Salerno, M.D.

Duration: 55 minutes
 

HeartMate II LVAS Clinical Operation & Patient Management

The HeartMate II™ LVAS Clinical Operation and Patient Management Course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System.

Duration: 3.4 hours
 

HeartMate Touch App Simulator

The HeartMate Touch™ App simulator is designed to provide users with the opportunity to practice using the HeartMate Touch App with a HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device patient in the operating room and patient follow-up settings. The simulations are fictional and designed for general education purposes.

Self-paced simulated environment
 

HeartMate Touch Communication System

The HeartMate Touch Communication System eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the HeartMate Touch Communication System with a HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist System.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: LVAD Physiology and Management - Understanding PI and Other Pump Parameters

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Jonathan Grinstein, MD, FACC, and sponsored by Abbott, discusses advanced principles of pump parameters for the HeartMate 3™ LVAS, including potential clinical causes of abnormal parameters.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: Evaluating Opportunities for Myocardial Recovery with the HeartMate 3 LVAD

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Stavros Drakos, MD, PhD, FACC, Manreet Kanwar, MD, and Marisca Nelson, BSN, RN, VAD-C, and sponsored by Abbott, focuses on myocardial recovery in advanced heart failure patients supported by the HeartMate 3 LVAD. It delves into the etiology of heart failure and its impact on recovery, explores the clinical characteristics of patients with high recovery potential, and discusses clinical prediction scores. Additionally, it includes reference clinical case studies evaluating myocardial recovery and outlines next steps for implementing recovery programs. A patient with myocardial recovery also shares their experience as part of the webinar.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: HeartMate 3 LVAS Clinical Data Review and Patient Selection & Management

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Jonathan Grinstein, MD, FACC, and sponsored by Abbott, is tailored to meet the product training and educational needs of surgeons, cardiologists, and other clinicians using the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System. It covers a clinical data review, patient selection, and patient management.

Duration: 1 hour
 

Webinar: HeartMate 3 LVAS Thoracotomy Implant Considerations

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, and Akinobu Itoh, MD, PhD, is designed for surgeons considering a thoracotomy approach to the implantation of the HeartMate 3 LVAS. This program provides a guided tour of HeartMate 3 LVAS thoracotomy cases. The presenters discuss key decision points, variables and critical success factors when implanting HeartMate 3 LVAS via thoracotomy.

Duration: 47 minutes
 

Webinar: HeartMate 3 LVAS Understanding Pump Parameters

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Chris Cotter, provides a short review of how rotary pumps work, focusing specifically on HQ curves and power curves. In addition, it covers HeartMate 3 LVAS parameters and how they are determined. Lastly, it discusses potential clinical scenarios and the related HeartMate 3 LVAS parameter behavior.

Duration: 58 minutes
 

Webinar: Net Prolongation of Life with the HeartMate 3 LVAD

This previously recorded webinar, presented by Francis D. Pagani, MD, PhD, and Katherine Wood, MD, and sponsored by Abbott, focuses on the net prolongation of life in advanced heart failure patients supported by the HeartMate 3 LVAD. It explores the impact of patient selection and LVAD implantation on overall patient survival, the critical role of timing in LVAD implantation for optimal outcomes, and key factors for net prolongation. Additionally, it includes reference clinical case studies to illustrate practical applications.

Duration: 1 hour