And the VADS, They Go Round and Round… But at What RPM?

August 31, 2015

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Arie Blitz of the McAllen Heart Hospital, McAllen, Texas, discusses ventricular assist device (VAD) revolutions per minute (RPM) settings to maximize output and effectiveness.

This educational presentation was originally given during the 9th annual New Orleans Conference. This content is published with the permission of the New Orleans Conference. For more information on the New Orleans Conference, please click here.

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Mark Reed says:

August 31, 2015 at 10:36 pm

very useful review from the basics to the nuances, thanks Dr Blitz

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SOBIROV FAZLIDDIN says:

November 17, 2016 at 10:19 am

Very nice presentation and clear explanation! Thanks a lot!

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