CardioMEMS HF System

For pulmonary artery pressure monitoring

CardioMEMS HF System

Education & Training

Our Education & Training resources are designed to help you better understand the benefits of using the CardioMEMS™ HF System in your practice.

The following are online courses and programs available through the Abbott Education Network (AEN) for quick reference, so you know right where to find the information you need.

Education

Access modules and courses for best practices and techniques related to patient care with the CardioMEMS HF System.

AEN Course

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 HF System and have primary specialties in Cardiology, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Educators, Health Educator, General Cardiology, Hospitalist, Interventional Cardiology, Nurse, Nurse Practictioner, and Registered Nurse.
AEN Course

CardioMEMS PA Sensor Implant Procedure

In this training you will learn about the implant procedure for the CardioMEMS PA Sensor. By the end of the course, participants will have learned about the pulmonary artery anatomy, CardioMEMS HF System components, implant procedure and troubleshooting during implant.

Course Duration: 30 Minutes
Intended For: Educator, Cardiology, Implanter and Cath Lab
AEN Course

Merlin.net™ Patient Care Network

This program is designed for clinicians interested in learning about Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN), part of the CardioMEMS HF System. This training covers several key features of the Merlin.net PCN, including:

  • Navigating the Merlin.net PCN user interface
  • Using the Notifications List
  • Customizing patient settings including setting goals and thresholds
  • Assessing patients and taking actions
Course Duration: 30 Minutes
Intended For: Those interested in CardioMEMS HF System and have primary specialties in Cardiology, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Educators, Health Educator, General Cardiology, Hospitalist, Interventional Cardiology, Nurse, Nurse Practictioner, and Registered Nurse.
AEN Course

Simulation - CardioMEMS HF System Implant Procedure

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

Course Duration: Self-paced simulated environment
Simulation Instructions: Once you have launched the online simulation, you will use the right and left arrows to navigate through the various screens. To participate in the step-by-step procedures, click the TOGGLE COPY button on the simulation player navigation bar, then follow the screen prompts. To watch the CardioMEMS™ HF System Implant Procedure video or to view the Cath Lab Implant Checklist document, click the TOGGLE COLLATERAL button on the simulation player navigation bar.
Intended For: Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Educator
AEN Course

Webinar - Medicare Coding, Coverage and Payment Update for The CardioMEMS HF System

The CardioMEMS HF System is the first and only commercially approved system for hemodynamic monitoring that provides physicians an improved and proactive toolset for managing their heart failure patients. This webinar will provide users of the CardioMEMS HF System with education on the Medicare reimbursement landscape for physician and hospital coverage, coding and payment.

Course Duration: 23 Minutes
Intended For: Administration, Administrator, Cardiology Nurse
Reimbursement & Coding

Reimbursement & Coding

Manuals & Resources

Manuals & Resources

Customer Service

Customer Service

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