CardioNerds

A US-based cardiology podcast created in 2019 by Dr Amit Goyal and Dr Daniel Ambinder. It provides in-depth discussions of clinical cardiology topics, current guidelines, and expert interviews to enhance cardiology education and patient care.

March 23, 2026

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

LVAD troubleshooting starts with physiology, not pump numbers alone. A new low-flow alarm with rising vasopressor need or high central venous pressure should trigger rapid assessment for right ventricular failure or tamponade, while blood pressure, rhythm, filling and echo often explain controller changes.