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LVAD | AKA LVAD, VAD | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventricular_assist_device Ventricular assist device (VAD)] | |||
Collection instructions: | Collection instructions: | ||
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*is used temporarily to assist in cardiogenic shock | * is used temporarily to assist in cardiogenic shock | ||
*is used as a bridge to cardiac transplant | * is used as a bridge to cardiac transplant | ||
*can be implanted in the left or right ventricle, or in both ventricles | * can be implanted in the left or right ventricle, or in both ventricles | ||
* most commonly used at STB is the Heartmate III | * most commonly used at STB is the Heartmate III | ||
Latest revision as of 22:24, 11 July 2025
AKA LVAD, VAD
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Collection instructions:
- Diagnoses:
- Comorbid Diagnosis of Heart assist device, has one
- paired with reason for LVAD e.g. any of the cardiomyopathy codes, heart failure, NOS
- CCI as appropriate
Background:
- is used temporarily to assist in cardiogenic shock
- is used as a bridge to cardiac transplant
- can be implanted in the left or right ventricle, or in both ventricles
- most commonly used at STB is the Heartmate III
< Sen A, Larson JS, Kashani KB, Libricz SL, Patel BM, Guru PK, Alwardt CM, Pajaro O, Farmer JC. Mechanical circulatory assist devices: a primer for critical care and emergency physicians. Crit Care. 2016 Jun 25;20(1):153. doi: 10.1186/s13054-016-1328-z. PMID: 27342573; PMCID: PMC4921031./>
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