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Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)-Past, Present, and Future – Libby Gutgesell NP, Veli Topkara, MD, and John Stulak, MD

Series Overview This series will utilize lectures, cases, and panel discussions aimed at enhancing knowledge and competence among fellows, advanced practice providers, MDs, and referring physicians specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac ICU. The evolving series will be designed with input from learners. We will cover a wide range of topics pertaining to advances in AHFTx, best practices, and examination of patient outcomes. Learning Objectives As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will increase their ability to: Differentiate contemporary LVAD technologies by design, flow characteristics, and clinical application. Apply evidence-based patient selection criteria to identify appropriate candidates for durable LVAD implantation among patients with advanced heart failure. Discuss emerging advancements in LVAD technology.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME · seen on ce.icep.wisc.edu

  • Enduring / On-demand
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Released
    Mar 25, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Mar 25, 2027 5 months left