Outcomes 2019 - Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital BSWHHVH_646_2019 Outcomes JOOMAG MOD | Page 42

VAD implantations
68
(FY19)
ADVANCED
HEART FAILURE
The advanced heart failure team is dedicated to
the treatment of advanced heart failure through
its level of care and commitment to research
and innovation. The multidisciplinary team
includes transplant cardiologists and surgeons
on the medical staff, certified heart failure
nurses, transplant coordinators, dietitians, social
workers, and others. Additionally, the program
offers a full spectrum of therapeutic options for
heart failure patients, including post-treatment
care such as cardiac rehabilitation; patient
education focused on medication, lifestyle
adjustments and nutrition; and patient and family
support groups.
Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Largest LVAD management program in
North Texas
• Only site in North Texas to offer the
HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device
(LVAD) as a destination therapy
• Baylor University Medical Center Ventricular
Assist Device (VAD) Destination Therapy
Program received the Gold Seal of Approval
from The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific
Care Recertification Survey
• One of six sites selected for a landmark clinical
trial exploring a new total artificial heart and is
the only site to offer the FDA-approved total
artificial heart in the area