[GirlCalledJack]

Anyone here have any good information about LVAD's or any links to good info on the web??

I am a pre-nursing student/CNA student, interested in Cardio nursing. But my question is more personal... my father was just told he needs an LVAD, so I'm doing my own research.

[CardioTrans]

Try www.heartcenteronline.com

They have teaching information regarding the LVAD. I used to work in a unit where we had many patients on them. Fascinating piece of technology

[GirlCalledJack]

Thank you bunches That site looks very helpful! (off to spend hours reading now!)

[CardioTrans]

You are most welcome

[GirlCalledJack]

Cardio, (or whomever else)
This may or may not be the place to ask so if it isn't, I apologise.

Does anyone know what the "average" wait for a heart transplant is?? I know it varies based on blood type, age, health and a ton of other things! But I'm curious if there is even an average?

[acutecarenp]

Girl,
It depends on the stata and status.

go to www.unos.org

This wiil help.
tm

[acutecarenp]

Originally Posted by GirlCalledJack

Cardio, (or whomever else)
This may or may not be the place to ask so if it isn't, I apologise.

Does anyone know what the "average" wait for a heart transplant is?? I know it varies based on blood type, age, health and a ton of other things! But I'm curious if there is even an average?

Also,

I am an LVAD coordinator for a large transplant program.
I'd be happy to answer your Qs if you want to e-mail me.

acutecarenp@verizon.net

tm