A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is a device implanted to _________. Select all answers that could correctly fill in the blank.

The pediatric heart failure population presents which of the following challenges to VAD therapy. Select the answer that could correctly apply.

The FDA classifies anyone between the ages of _________ as pediatric. Select the answer that could correctly fill in the blank.

Which of the following indicate the need for VAD implementation? Select all the answers that could apply.

What are the 4 main therapeutic goals or bridges for VAD implantation? Select the answer that could apply.

All VADs are _______ dependent and _______ sensitive.

Pulsatile devices have a _________chamber separated by a membrane. Select the answer that could correctly fill in the blank.

The main settings of a continuous flow device include which of the following: Select the answer that could correctly apply.

INTERMACS patient profiles 1 and 2 are associated with a 20% associated risk for mortality.

Adult VAD therapy approach differs significantly from pediatric VAD therapy.