We are excited to share the most recent version of the HeartMate 3™ Patient Education Handbook.
This first major patient education material from ACTION was created in 2020 and has now been updated in partnership with Abbott. Our innovative, kid-friendly handbook serves as an educational resource, as well as a scrapbook for patients and families to keep track of topics and milestones that occur during their VAD journey.
What you’ll find inside:
- Understanding VADs
- Surgical & hospital stay expectations
- Device education
- Self-care, including tips on medicines, nutrition, driveline care, etc.
- Potential challenges
- Daily life & safety, including advice on travel, exercise, intimacy, and other aspects of daily life with an LVAD
For more HeartMate 3™ LVAD education and information visit the HeartMate 3™ LVAD device page on MyACTIONEducation.org. The site features engaging animations, infographics, videos, and articles to help patients and caregivers better understand and navigate their journey.
