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  • Cardiac Output
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart-Assist Devices
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Shock, Cardiogenic

Percutaneously Inserted Ventricular Assist Device

Percutaneously inserted ventricular assist devices (pVADs) are increasingly used in the management of acute and chronic heart failure, particularly in cardiogenic shock and high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention. These nonpulsatile axial flow pumps support circulation by unloading the ventricles and improving cardiac output. Advances in device technology have expanded available options, allowing tailored levels of support based on clinical need. This activity reviews left- and right-sided pVADs, including design, mechanisms, indications, contraindications, insertion techniques, and complications. It also highlights key clinical data and comparisons with other mechanical circulatory support strategies, with emphasis on patient selection and device choice. Participants will strengthen their ability to apply pVAD therapy effectively while reinforcing interprofessional collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

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

MOC types

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

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • 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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