Advanced Mechanical Cardiac Support and the Role of Therapy

Description

This webinar will cover a variety of topics related to the acute care management of patients with heart failure and who undergo Artificial Heart therapies including ECMO and VAD. Topics will include a brief review of the anatomy, circulatory and respiratory systems, common diagnoses, temporary vs. durable VADs as well as therapy's role in acute care management.  We will discuss our progression of therapeutic interventions, interdisciplinary coordination as well as use of frailty assessments as a consideration for overall medical plans. Topics will also cover lab values, vital sign assessment and barriers with inclusion of a case study presentation.

Learning goals: At the end of the presentation, will be able:

1. to gain an understanding of temporary and durable mechanical cardiac supports.

2. to understand therapy’s role within the medical team to treat this population.

3. to leave this presentation with a base understanding of treatment ideas and 

    considerations.

Speakers: Barbara Finley Schiavone, MPT - Senior Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist, UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh PA; Jessica Sorge, OTR/L - Supervisor, Rehabilitation Institute, UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh PA.