Guidelines In Practice Webinar Series: Multimodality Imaging of LVADs and TMCS

Please join us for our new Guidelines In Practice webinar series as our speakers discuss the 2024 guideline, Recommendations for Multimodality Imaging of Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Temporary Mechanical Support: Updated Recommendations from ASE or Multimodality Imaging of LVADs and TMCS.

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the essential role echocardiography plays in managing patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Participants will explore the fundamental principles and indications for echocardiographic assessment in both temporary and durable support scenarios. We will examine the specific parameters used in candidate selection, including the evaluation of ventricular function, valvular pathology, and potential structural contraindications.

The session will further detail the critical role of echocardiography in providing peri-procedural guidance during implantation, focusing on optimal device and cannula positioning while identifying immediate complications. Attendees will also learn to interpret findings for post-implantation management and long-term follow-up, covering aspects such as ventricular unloading, device function, and the detection of complications like thrombosis or suction events. Finally, the webinar emphasizes the application of a multidisciplinary, team-based framework to optimize patient outcomes throughout the entire MCS evaluation and management process.

Moderators:

• Alina Nicoara MD, FASE
• Jerry Estep MD, FASE

Speakers:

• Alina Nicoara MD, FASE
• Jerry Estep MD, FASE
• T. Robert Feng MD, FASE

CME Information: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM