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.
Now that you’ve finished the training and case scenarios, it’s time to take the quiz.
Once you successfully pass, you will receive a certificate for this training.
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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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C
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A single battery for the HVAD™ System lasts for ________ hours?
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.
Low Blood Flow through VAD due to Dehydration
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GI Bleeding
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Hemolysis
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Low Blood Pressure
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VAD Device or Controller Not Working Properly
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Driveline Infection
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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:
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.
Low-level Alarm
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Medium-level Alarm
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High-level Alarm
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Check out our HVADTM System information for Patient & Caregivers.