5 Tips for LVAD Caregivers to Achieve Successful Living | Duke Health

Living with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) provides a unique set of challenges for a patient and their caregiver as they deal with the impact of heart disease. There are needs for administering medications, transportation to medical appointments, and more. This session will share ways that caregivers of patients with LVADs can more efficiently complete daily activities and find resilience in their personal and professional lives. Presenter: Laura Blue, RN, DNP, Team Leader & VAD Coordinator, Duke University Hospital