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.
Please drag & drop the HVAD™ System controller part names to the corresponding label (e.g. A, B, C) as shown in the picture.
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Monitor Connection
Battery Connection 1 & 2
Driveline Connection
AC/DC Indicator
Silence Button
Battery Power Indicator 1
Alarm Indicator
Battery Power Indicator 2
Scroll Button
Controller Display
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
A single battery for the HVAD™ System lasts for ________ hours?
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
When you’re on a VAD, you need to watch for signs and symptoms of health problems. Match the symptoms with the problems so you know what to look out for. Remember to alert your care team if you experience any of these symptoms.
Black stools, frequent nose bleeds, and/or throw-up with blood in it
Pink, red or Coca-Cola colored pee
Dizziness
Dizziness, shortness of breath, and/or passing out
Redness and warmth, pain and tenderness, and/or drainage and swelling around your driveline
Low Blood Flow through VAD due to Dehydration
GI Bleeding
Hemolysis
Low Blood Pressure
VAD Device or Controller Not Working Properly
Driveline Infection
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
It’s important to tell your care providers that you might not have a pulse on the HVAD™ System because it continuously supplies blood to your body. To measure your blood pressure, your care provider may need to use both a blood pressure cuff and a:
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Your HVAD™ System sounds alarms when something needs attention. You should look at the user interface screen to assess your alarm. The alarms are either low, medium or high. Match the alarm indicator and sound with the correct alarm.
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Solid Yellow Triangle – One low-pitched beep
Flashing Yellow Triangle – Three intermittent beeps
Flashing Red Triangle – High-pitched intermittent or continuous beeps
