Pre Module MCQs

The LVAD is typically implanted into the thorax, attaching between the:

The LVAD generates continuous flow. The patient with a LVAD is likely to have which of the following:

Indications for LVAD therapy in the NHS are:

Regarding arrhythmias in LVAD patients which of the following are true?

Common sources of bleeding in LVAD patients are:

Regarding ischaemic strokes in LVAD patients:

In a LVAD patient with thoracic trauma:  which xrays may be required?

You are called to a collapsed patient with an LVAD. He is unresponsive with no pulse and is taking agonal gasps. You listen over his heart and do not hear anything. There is a loud alarm from his controller. What are your next two steps?

The LVAD is restarted and the patient is conscious. His ECG shows Ventricular tachycardia. What is your main priority now?

Whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive for the transfer, your patients MAP begins to drop, and he loses consciousness. What is your priority now?