Discharge As you recover from your surgery, there may be a period of time when you are required to stay near the hospital and have frequent clinic visits. Once the care team feels it’s safe for you to return home and go to school or work, multiple steps will occur to ensure your safety. Your …
Daily Life and Safety There are many things to learn about your new VAD. Watch the video below for tips to keep you safe. https://youtu.be/7VbA9D0t–U Our goal is to help you feel better and get back to doing the things you enjoy. A VAD should help to relieve the symptoms of heart failure, although it …
After Surgery What should you expect after VAD surgery? Watch the video below to understand what to expect after surgery with a HVAD™ System. https://youtu.be/cPvpjyp4eUg After the operation, you will recover in the ICU. You will have a breathing tube that’s connected to a ventilator (breathing machine) and you will be connected to many lines, …
Recovery Self Care When you have a VAD there is a lot for you and your caregivers to learn. What labs could you need? You will have laboratory testing (labs or bloodwork) done at various scheduled times or whenever your care team feels they need to follow you closer. These labs tell your care team …
Preparing for Surgery What should you expect before VAD surgery? Watch the video below to understand what to expect on your HVAD™ System surgery day. https://youtu.be/BlUj-VL3hC4 HVAD™ System Patient JourneyDownload PDF VAD Surgery: What to ExpectDownload PDF Throughout your journey, your care team will support you, guide you, and answer any questions or concerns you have. …
