Lvad?

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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.

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.

Try http://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

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

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.

You are most welcome :)

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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?

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Girl,

It depends on the stata and status.

go to http://www.unos.org

This wiil help.

tm

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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.

[email protected]

tm

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