Provider Education & Training

Please drag & drop the HVAD™ System controller part names to the corresponding label (e.g. A, B, C) as shown in the picture.

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.

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.