Discussing Therapy Options

Advanced heart failure patients deserve to receive a realistic, informative appraisal of their condition, tempered with a message of hope. While every healthcare provider has a unique way of communicating with patients, you can use the information in this section as a starting point to inform discussions about advanced-stage heart failure therapy options.

Patient Education Materials & Assets

For patients who are open to evaluation for MCS, these videos can provide valuable information to facilitate treatment discussions with their managing physician.

• Living with the HeartMate® Video

For patients who have completed an MCS evaluation and deemed appropriate for further consideration, this pamphlet and DVD can help make an informed decision on whether the therapy is right for them.

• X-Plain Patient Education Booklet: Heart Disease and VADS
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD): A Treatment Choice for Heart Failure, DVD

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