EMRA*Cast
EMRA*Cast
Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
LVADs: Care for Mechanical Hearts
24 minutes Posted Nov 15, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Whether you're days from becoming an attending or just trying to figure out how to get a BP on a pulseless patient, this episode will help you go from fear to confidence in managing LVADs in the emergency department. Join EMRA*Cast host Dr. Maiya Smith and guest Dr. Anna Ciullo as they review how to assess perfusion, manage complications, and decide on CPR. From pump thrombosis to GI bleeds, we help you stay calm and take control.