21 May 2026
Advanced heart failure: left ventricular assist device as bridge to optimise guided-directed medical therapy
Anchorperson:
A. Mebazaa
Spokesperson:
O. Dar
Summary
This session explores advanced heart failure management with a focus on guided-directed medical therapy and the role of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to therapy optimization. It discusses clinical, imaging, and biological parameters indicating LVAD use and highlights devices such as the Impella 5.5 in facilitating medical therapy enhancement. Case studies illustrate practical application and outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- To understand guided-directed medical therapy management of advanced heart failure
- To learn which imaging, clinical and biological parameters indicate left ventricular assist device
- To learn how device such as Impella 5.5 may be a bridge to optimise guided-directed medical therapy