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LVAD Management and Inotropes

Specialized Care for Cardiac Patients in Chicago Ridge

Avantara Chicago Ridge is proud to offer our guests a wide range of advanced healthcare services. Partner physicians, esteemed in their fields of expertise, have created, and trained our clinical team for postoperative management of LVADs and inotrope support.

Highlights of This Program Include:

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Board certified cardiology physician manages the program and consults on weekly cardiac visits

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Cardiac beds and chairs available to help patients recover more quickly and to promote venous return to major organs

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Cardiac monitoring available if needed

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Cardiopulmonary assessment and vital signs monitoring

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Case management and discharge planning services

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Expert staff, including 7-days-a-week support from nurse practitioners to oversee cardiac patients and coordinate efforts with patients’ primary physician, cardiologist, and services

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Initial and ongoing assessments from therapists as needed

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Inotropes drip support

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Medication management

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Nutritional services with an on-staff registered dietitian

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On-site diagnostics, including labs, EKG, and chest X-ray services

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Personalized education for patients and family members

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Physical, occupational and speech therapy up to 7-days-a-week

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Routine labs completed weekly

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Wound care around the percutaneous line