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The episode discusses advanced heart failure therapies focusing on durable LVADs with expert guests.

CardioNerds ( Dr. Jenna Skowronski [Heart Failure Council Chair], Dr. Shazli Khan, and Dr. Josh Longinow ) are joined by renowned leaders in the field of AHFTC (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) and mechanical circulatory support, Dr. Jeff Teuteberg and Dr. Mani Daneshmand to continue the discussion of advanced heart failure therapies by taking a deep dive into the world of durable LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices). In this episode, we will review the history of ventricular assist devices, the basics of LVAD function, selection criteria for LVAD therapy, and surgical nuances of LVAD implantation. Audio Editing by CardioNerds intern, Joshua Khorsandi. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series Page CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club Subscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter! Check out CardioNerds SWAG! Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls There have been significant advances in the field of MCS/LVAD therapy since the first implanted LVAD in the 1960s, to the first FDA approved device in the early…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Jenna Skowronski, Dr. Shazli Khan, Dr. Josh Longinow

Guests: Dr. Jeff Teuteberg, Dr. Mani Daneshmand

Topics covered

• heart failure
• LVAD
• mechanical circulatory support
• advanced heart failure therapies
• surgical nuances
• ventricular assist devices

Keywords

• heart failure
• LVAD
• mechanical circulatory support
• surgical implantation
• ventricular assist devices
• MCS
• adverse events

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Organizations: CardioNerds, AHFTC, FDA

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