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StatPearls, LLC

  • Cardiac Output
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart-Assist Devices

Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are mechanical circulatory support systems used in patients with advanced heart failure to improve cardiac output as a bridge to transplantation, destination therapy, or bridge to recovery. These devices have become increasingly prevalent, requiring clinicians across specialties to understand their indications, physiology, and associated complications, including thrombosis, bleeding, infection, and right heart failure. This activity provides a comprehensive review of LVAD function, patient selection, perioperative and long-term management, and recognition of device-related emergencies. Clinicians enhance their ability to evaluate LVAD candidates, interpret device parameters, manage common complications, and coordinate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes, improve patient safety, and ensure timely intervention in this complex and growing patient population.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 6 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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