Knowledge Gap at the Heart of VAD Care

Whether as a bridge to a transplant or a permanent course of care, ventricular assist devices (VADs) present an essential but challenging tool for nurses, who must learn VAD operation and maintenance while also helping heart failure patients transfer from hospital to home care. Critical- and progressive-care nurses’ comfort and experience with VADs varies widely, The post Knowledge Gap at the Heart of VAD Care appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
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