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Course Title Bleeding and Clotting in LVAD Patients: Walking the Tightrope
Presented Date 09/22/2016
Expiration Date 09/22/2019
This CME Activity has expired. Although CME credit is no longer available, the video can still be viewed.
Presenter(s) Brian A. Houston, MD, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Supp
This Presenter does not have any relevant Financial Relationships to disclose.
This activity was not supported by an education grant or any in-kind support.
Description The topic is “Bleeding and Clotting in LVAD Patients: Walking the Tightrope.”
Objectives

1. Understand the incidence and associated morbidity of VAD-associated bleeding and thrombosis
2. Define what is known, and unknown about the pathophysiology of VAD-associated bleeding
3. Explore ongoing research into the prevention and treatment of VAD-associated bleeding, particularly GI bleeding
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