The Arresting LVAD patient: A Review of the Updated Recommendations

by Stephanie Louka, MD Case Scenario: Paramedics are called to the home of a 59 year old male patient with an LVAD who was found unconscious and unresponsive by family members.  He was last seen 2 hours earlier acting normally. There is no evidence of trauma. Family members are unaware of any recent illness or …

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