Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Part 5

This ongoing discussion of cardiac surgical resuscitation (CSR/CALS) management is a five-part series led by Jill Ley, Nurse Educator at Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation. The series features a panel of international experts including Tara Bartley, Corporate Lead for Advanced Practice, University Hospitals Sussex; Cristina Ruiz-Segria, Surgical Care Practitioner, Jame Cook University Hosptial; and John Whitlock, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. At the conclusion of this bimonthly recorded series, a live, one-hour webinar will be offered on September 2, 2025, inviting real-time discussion and questions from attendees worldwide.  

In Part 5 of this series, experts explore the diagnosis and management of left ventricular failure, including medications, mechanical support, and heart team decision-making. 

Topics Covered: 

• Differentiating Conditions 
• Therapy for Postoperative Left Ventricular Failure 
• Managing and Diagnosing Right Ventricular Failure 
• Ventricular Assist Devices  

For more information on similar topics, including managing shockable rhythms and managing bleeding and tamponade, click here to watch the full series.  

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