444. Heart Failure: LVAD Part 2 with Dr. Mark Belkin and Dr. Chris Salerno

CardioNerds ( Dr. Hamza Patel, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, and Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli ) discuss advanced heart failure and LVAD management with Dr. Mark Belkin , Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist, and Dr. Chris Salerno , Cardiothoracic Surgeon. They explore the nuances of right ventricular (RV) physiology, perioperative hemodynamic optimization, long-term complications, sensitization and transplant considerations, and the evolving role of GDMT in LVAD patients. This episode highlights the delicate interplay between surgical and medical management in achieving optimal outcomes for patients living with durable mechanical circulatory support.Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy intern, student doctor, Pace Wetstein . Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series Page CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club

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444. Heart Failure: LVAD Part 2 with Dr. Mark Belkin and Dr. Chris Salerno is an episode from Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast by CardioNerds.

This episode is 26:44 long.

This episode was published on Mar 22, 2026.

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