Overview of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

Outline:
Indications

Assessing Vitals

Potential Complications

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Alana Garcia attended Seattle University for undergraduate studies and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the Arcadia University. With over 8 years of clinical experience in sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, acute care, neurologic intensive care, and neurologic outpatient care, Alana is an expert physical therapy care across the continuum of care. Alana is a board-certified specialist in neurological physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Alana has also served on a task force for a comprehensive stroke center and co-authored an abstract on early mobilization after r-tPA in mild stroke.

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.