| Leap into the Future of LVAD Technology |
Dr. Steven Boyce from Washington Hospital Center, a cardiothoracic surgeon and leader in field of Mechanical Circulatory Support, will present a webinar discussing the future of LVAD therapy. This webinar will discuss the upcoming advances in current technology as well as give insight into where the field is headed in the next five years. This webinar is being sponsored by MyLVAD and is offered at no cost to you. Please join us for this upcoming event and take a look into the exciting future of the LVAD world.
Webinar Information:
Dr. Steven Boyce presents: The Future of LVAD Technology
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Conference Call Number: Toll Number: (218) 339-2409 | Attendee Access Code: 423 1971
Click here to register and receive your login instructions |
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| MyLVAD Community Spotlight |
MyLVAD is dedicated to LVAD recipients and their loved ones. We feel it is vital to know you are not alone on your LVAD journey. Every month MyLVAD will feature a recipient or caregiver who has volunteered to share their story in what we are calling our Community Spotlight.
This month we would like to introduce you to Jason and Shannon. Jason is in his early 30s and received his LVAD in the fall of 2011. He has a family history of cardiomyopathy, his father also received an LVAD and heart transplant. Shannon is his partner and his caregiver. She is a mother of two, works full time and is the author of the blog ourlifeourlovehislvad.com which chronicles their LVAD journey.
Shannon shares her reflections on her relationship with Jason since his LVAD implant. |
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| "I love you more than enough..." |
I love you more than enough, to ask the hard questions and to be your voice.
I love you more than enough, to stand beside you when things get tough.
I love you more than enough, not to take it to heart when you get frustrated.
I love you more than enough, to make sure our relationship is rock solid.
I love you more than enough, to dress you when you are too sore. |
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"For Patient and Caregiver: Observations from the Field"
by W. Gregory Larsh |
I have listened to many VAD patients and caregivers describe the way life is for them; their reality. From these conversations I have been made aware of at least four important lessons about life:
- The world does not guarantee “easy.”
- The world is not predictable.
- The world is filled with stuff that’s just not fair.
- The world does (sometimes) offer second chances.
Living with an LVAD requires a long commitment in the same direction. As I reflected on these conversations with patients I was drawn to a story about a rather unique and brave fellow; Jim Huebner. I don’t know a lot about Mr. Huebner other than the fact that he likes climbing mountains. Below is one of his stories. |
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| Site News |
| You can now share photos and YouTube videos in the MyLVAD.com Community. Try it here. |
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