LVAD Teaching 2669

LVAD

SN teach the patient patients with LVADs are typically prescribed several medications, including anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, fluids, and electrolytes.

Last updated July 7, 2022

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