Early Experience with a Telehealth Platform in LVAD Patients

Luke, A.; Taveras, M.; Castillo, Carmen; Fauvel, D.; Patel, Shreyans K.; Schutt, Andrew; Goldstein, Daniel J.; Jorde, Ulrich P.; Rangasamy, S.

doi:10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.077

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“…A small study utilizing a LVAD specific platform where patients entered their parameters followed by health surveys improved patient satisfaction. This platform gives patients the ability to review LVAD educational materials and track their individual data which has the potential to reduce readmissions [32][33][34].…”

Section: Traditional Lvad Care Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspective Chapter: Delivering LVAD Care to the Local Community

Sobieraj¹,

Valone²,

Bhikadiya³

et al. 2023

Ventricular Assist Devices - Advances and Applications in Heart Failure

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Heart failure is a growing pandemic affecting approximately 6.2 million people in the US and 15 million people worldwide. Mechanical circulatory support devices are not only a bridge to transplantation, but have become destination therapy for a large portion of this population. Given its prevalence and high morbidity and mortality leading to significant financial burden on our healthcare system, establishing strategies focused on improving therapeutic outcomes and prognosis should be prioritized. Delivering care to such a large and complex patient population poses unique challenges given the progressive care needs and extensive follow-up. Time and distance traveled are among the limiting factors that disable patients from having access to life sustaining advanced therapies such as the LVAD. This chapter aims to review the traditional care model and expand on the necessary tools and benefits of the LVAD shared care model in delivering care to previously underserved patient populations with advanced heart failure.

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Section: Traditional Lvad Care Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%