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Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
Monitoring: • ... ) - Higher PI ... By Nick Mark MD ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
implantable electronic devices ... CA • Involves aortic ... block, annular or aortic ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... Skin exam for infection ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management