A Patient Was Admitted in Terminal Heart Failure and Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted in terminal heart failure and is not eligible for transplant.The family wants everything possible done to maintain life.Which procedure might be offered to the patient for this condition to increase the patient's quality of life?

• A) Intraaortic balloon pump ( IABP )
• B) Left ventricular assist device ( LVAD )
• C) Nothing, because the patient is in terminal heart failure
• D) Nothing additional; medical management is the only option

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