Heart Failure Training and Education

Anesthesia Webinar Series: TEE Assessment for HeartMate 3 LVAD

Dr. Wendy Bernstein discusses how to use Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) to assess the heart prior, during, and post HeartMate 3™ LVAD implantation.

At the end of this webinar, attendees will better understand:

• The use of ECHO for the pre-implantation assessment of LV function, intracardiac shunts/thrombus, AI, RV function
• How to use ECHO for peri and post-implantation for de-airing, cannula placement, and LVAD optimization
• Utilize the post implementation ECMO exam to assess RV function, interatrial septum, valves, thrombus, suction events and pericardial effusion

Course Duration: 1 Hour

Intended For: VAD Coordinator, Cardiac Intervention Therapy

CardioMEMS HF System: A Paradigm Shift in Heart Failure Management

This previously recorded program, sponsored by Abbott, will review innovative strategies related to heart failure management. During the course of the program, there will be in depth discussions on best practices for incorporating the CardioMEMS™ HF System into your clinic. Our experts will also present case studies highlighting the use of pulmonary artery (PA) pressure monitoring to remotely manage heart failure patients.

Course Duration: 3 Hours

Intended For: Those interested in CardioMEMS and have primary specialties in Cardiology, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Educators, Health Educator, General Cardiology, Hospitalist, Interventional Cardiology, Nurse, Nurse Practictioner, and Registered Nurse.

CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System: Clinical Operations and Patient Management

The CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support System Clinical Operation and Patient Management course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System.

Intended For: VAD Coordinator, Nurse, Administrator

Clinical Certifications

The Clinical Certifications Course provides a comprehensive overview of the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Destination Therapy Certification process for medical facilities seeking Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement. Medical facilities providing VAD implantation as Destination Therapy to Medicare beneficiaries must be certified by a CMS-approved organization. This training course will focus on the following CMS-approved organizations: The Joint Commission and DNV GL Healthcare. This course includes two interactive online training modules.

Course Duration: 1 Hour

Intended For: Educator, VAD Coordinator

HeartMate 3 LVAS: Clinical Operation & Patient Management

The HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Clinical Operation & Patient Management Course is designed to show you how to properly and safely operate the HeartMate 3 LVAS. This course includes nine interactive online training modules.

Course Duration: 4 Hours

Intended For: Educator, First Responder, OR Personnel, Nurse

HeartMate 3 LVAS: Surgical Implant Procedure

This video series is designed to educate you on the HeartMate 3 LVAS surgical implant procedure using the sternotomy approach with commentary from Chris Salerno, M.D. This learning series includes 13 videos.

Video Series Duration: 55 mins

Intended For: Educator, VAD Coordinator, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Anesthesiologist Webinar Series: Considerations for Patients with LVADs Undergoing Non-Cardiac Procedures

This interactive webinar sponsored by Abbott, will discuss best practices related to managing patients who are undergoing non-cardiac procedures.

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to better:

• Verbalize the importance of afterload, preload, and volume control
• Demonstrate the ability to manage blood pressure by arterial pressure
• Understand the components of the HeartMate II™ and HeartMate 3 LVAS

Course Duration: 50 minutes

Intended For: Anesthesiology and General Cardiology

Anesthesiologist Webinar Series: Post-op Care Considerations for LVAD Patients

This interactive webinar sponsored by Abbott, will discuss and provide best practices for the care of patient’s immediate post implantation of the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System.

At the end of this webinar, attendees will better understand:

• Provide an in-depth overview of possible complications of the intra and post-operative periods, and transition from critical care
• Discuss the expected effects of the procedure on key indicators of patient safety
• Discuss current practices and mitigation of adverse events unique to ventricular assist device patients

Course Duration: 1 hour

Intended For: Anesthesiology and General Cardiology

HeartMate Touch Communication System

The HeartMate Touch™ Communication System eLearning training course is designed to give you the information you need to properly and safely operate the HeartMate Touch Communication System with a HeartMate LVAS. This course includes three interactive online training modules.

Course Duration: 1 hour

Intended For: Educator; Nurse

HeartMate II LVAS: Clinical Operation & Patient Management

The HeartMate II™ LVAS Clinical Operation & Patient Management Course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the HeartMate II LVAS. This course includes nine interactive online training modules.

Course Duration: 3 hours 40 mins

Intended For: Educator; Nurse, VAD Coordinator, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Associated Medical Professional