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Update on ventricular assist devices.

C Barden, R Lee

    AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
    |May 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Ventricular assist devices improve survival rates for patients with severe heart failure. Critical care nurses require knowledge of these devices and potential complications for effective patient management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Critical Care Nursing

    Background:

    • Severe heart failure necessitates advanced therapeutic options.
    • Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are crucial for managing end-stage heart failure.
    • Patient populations include postcardiotomy support and bridge-to-transplant candidates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the role of VADs in profound heart failure.
    • To detail different types of VADs and their applications (RVAD, LVAD, BiVAD).
    • To emphasize the importance of critical care nursing knowledge for VAD patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current ventricular assist device technologies.
    • Discussion of patient cohorts: postcardiotomy and bridge-to-transplant.
    • Identification of common VAD complications.

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    Main Results:

    • VADs offer a 40-50% survival rate in major patient groups.
    • Available VADs include centrifugal, pneumatic, and electrical pumps.
    • Right (RVAD), left (LVAD), and biventricular (BiVAD) support options exist.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding VADs and heart failure pathophysiology is vital for critical care nurses.
    • Nursing interventions must address potential complications like bleeding, renal failure, and infection.
    • Effective management by critical care nurses can improve outcomes for VAD recipients.