Agenda VAD Symposium 2025

8 a.m.

Welcome & Announcements

Nicole Romeo, PA-C

8:05 a.m.

From Heart Failure GDMT to Advanced Therapies

Nathalie De Michelis

8:25 a.m.

VAD 101: HeartMate II, 3 and HVAD

Nicole Romeo, PA-C

9 a.m.

Everyday VAD Patient Management

Katherine McFarland, RN             

9:20 a.m.

Troubleshooting: Most Common Complications

TBC

9:40 a.m.

Real Life: Patients in the Community

Caroline Kielty, RN

10 a.m.

Break    

10:10 a.m.

Emergency Management of the VAD Patient

Jose Rodriguez, RN

10:30 a.m.

Social Workers Perspectives on VAD Therapy

Frances Ber, LMFT           

10:50 a.m.

Palliative Care Perspective on VAD therapy and End of Life Discussions

TBC

11:10 a.m.

Coordinator Q&A

11:20 a.m.

Patient & Caregiver Panel

Moderator: Nicole Romeo PA-C

Noon

Adjourn

** All times are Pacific Time

** Topics, times and speakers are subject to change