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After you get your heart pump, you’ll be able to return to the activities you enjoy, with just a few exceptions. Get back to walks, socializing, traveling, working, volunteering, gardening, dancing, golf and more!
Your care team will let you know which activities aren’t safe. Typically, people with a heart pump should avoid contact sports, swimming and other water sports.
Get the information you need to understand, use, and manage your HeartMate 3™ LVAD easily. You can download and print a PDF of the guide for easy reference or watch video demonstrations.
Welcome to the HeartMate 3 LVAD Patient Education Program. This 17-part series will help you learn how to safely operate the HeartMate 3 heart pump and the LVAD system components. The first chapter of this series introduces the program and what you will learn.
This chapter orients patients to the video series and its format.
This chapter walks through the functionality of the HeartMate 3 LVAD and its components, which include the heart pump, cables and system controller.
This chapter introduces the pocket system controller as the main communication center for the HeartMate 3 LVAD, and reviews the display, alerts and messages of the pocket system controller.
This chapter reviews the pocket system controller buttons and their functionality.
This chapter shows how to operate and setup the Mobile Power Unit.
This chapter explains how and why to perform system controller self-tests.
This chapter discusses the HeartMate 3 LVAD battery charger, including how to set it up and operate the charger.
This chapter shows how to change HeartMate 3 LVAD power sources.
This chapter covers the key alarms and appropriate responses for the HeartMate 3 System Controller. It’s important to understand these alarms and how to respond.
This chapter explains the importance of your driveline and how you can help protect the driveline from damage.
This chapter demonstrates and explains how to perform a driveline dressing change.
This chapter discusses helpful tips for living with the HeartMate 3 LVAD and its components, and covers topics such as MRI information and daily habits.
This chapter provides tips and recommendations for how to travel with the HeartMate 3 LVAD.
This chapter explains how to handle a power outage or loss of power to your LVAD’s mobile power unit.
This chapter reviews the monthly equipment care instructions that will help you care for your LVAD.
This chapter discusses the battery lifespan as well as how and when to perform a battery calibration.
This chapter explains the mobile power unit batteries and how and when to replace the batteries.
This chapter orients patients to the video series and its format.
This chapter walks through the functionality of the HeartMate 3 LVAD and its components, which include the heart pump, cables and system controller.
This chapter introduces the pocket system controller as the main communication center for the HeartMate 3 LVAD, and reviews the display, alerts and messages of the pocket system controller.
This chapter reviews the pocket system controller buttons and their functionality.
This chapter shows how to operate and setup the Mobile Power Unit.
This chapter explains how and why to perform system controller self-tests.
This chapter discusses the HeartMate 3 LVAD battery charger, including how to set it up and operate the charger.
This chapter shows how to change HeartMate 3 LVAD power sources.
This chapter covers the key alarms and appropriate responses for the HeartMate 3 System Controller. It’s important to understand these alarms and how to respond.
This chapter explains the importance of your driveline and how you can help protect the driveline from damage.
This chapter demonstrates and explains how to perform a driveline dressing change.
This chapter discusses helpful tips for living with the HeartMate 3 LVAD and its components, and covers topics such as MRI information and daily habits.
This chapter provides tips and recommendations for how to travel with the HeartMate 3 LVAD.
This chapter explains how to handle a power outage or loss of power to your LVAD’s mobile power unit.
This chapter reviews the monthly equipment care instructions that will help you care for your LVAD.
This chapter discusses the battery lifespan as well as how and when to perform a battery calibration.
This chapter explains the mobile power unit batteries and how and when to replace the batteries.
These materials are not intended to replace your doctor’s advice or information. For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the medical procedures, devices and/or your personal health, please discuss these with your physician.
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