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Discharge after LVAD Surgery
Discharge
- You will generally be in the hospital for 2 - 3 weeks after implantation.
- Once you are doing well medically and have learned your equipment, you will be discharged to an apartment/motel located very near Stanford hospital.
- You will stay in that apartment/motel for a minimum of 2 weeks
- Sometimes it becomes necessary for you to stay in the area longer if you are experiencing any complications or if your provider deems it necessary
- You must have a caregiver/support person staying with you for the entire 2 week duration
- Please ensure you have an alternate person available should your primary caregiver become sick
- Our social workers will work with you to find accommodations that are affordable for you
Compliance
The Stanford team has a lifelong commitment to you to get you through this process by providing information and support.
- The LVAD is a device that requires commitment to living healthily and safely
- Take all drugs as prescribed
- Monitor vital signs, weights and LVAD data daily
- Attend all clinic visits
- Regular exercise
- Healthy eating
- Health care maintenance