Formerly,ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)were Reserved for Those Patients Who Could

question 7

Multiple Choice

Formerly,ventricular assist devices (VADs) were reserved for those patients who could not be weaned from CPB after open-heart operations,or who had end-stage cardiomyopathy.Current indications and choices have expanded,and a variety of active and passive devices are available to support circulation for short-,intermediate-,and long-term use.Select the statement that best reflects the implications for a patient with a VAD.

• A) The newer devices have eliminated bleeding complications.
• B) The VAD augments cardiac output from the right, left, or both ventricles.
• C) Patients with VADs benefit from enhanced catabolism and cellular nutrition.
• D) The artificial pump of the VAD increases the workload of the heart.