Provider
Education & Training

HVADTM System

Notice to Providers

Medtronic has stopped the distribution and sale of the HVAD™ System as of June 3, 2021.  (See full press release)  Our ACTION education material is still relevant for those supported by the HVAD™ System. 

HVADTM System

Throughout this training, you will:
  • Review Continuous Flow VAD Principles & Choosing the Right Device
  • Set Surgery Expectations
  • Learn the HVAD™ System Components
  • Understand Postoperative Care, Complications, & Outcomes
  • Know Discharge Criteria & Readmission Causes
To complete this training, perform the following tasks:
  • Review the training
  • Engage with the case scenario
  • Take the quiz

What should patients know about the HVAD™ System?

Check out our HVAD™ System information for Patient & Caregivers.

Notice to Providers

Medtronic has stopped the distribution and sale of the HVAD™ System as of June 3, 2021.  (See full press release)  Our ACTION education material is still relevant for those supported by the HVAD™ System. 

HVAD™ System

Protocols

Compassionate Deactivation of Heartware HVAD in Children

ACTION Harmonized Protocol

Continuous Flow Paracorporeal VAD Circuit Change Guideline

ACTION Harmonized Protocol

Driveline Dressing Sites Changes for CF VADs

ACTION Harmonized Protocol

What should patients know about the HVAD™ System?

Check out our HVADTM System information for Patient & Caregivers.