APP Learning Pathway

 APP Learning Pathway

Advanced Practice Providers Learning Pathway

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Learning Pathway is designed to support healthcare providers with CardioMEMS™ HF System resources. New, as well as experienced, healthcare providers will find information covering implant information, patient management, hemodynamics and overall workflow.

Learning Pathway Objectives

  • Understand the use and benefits of the CardioMEMS HF System and Merlin.net™ PCN
  • Identify appropriate patients for the technology and how to access and use patient education resources
  • Support your day-to-day clinical practice and maximize effective interventions

Phase 1

In this first phase, we offer Abbott videos, resources and webinars that cover a general overview of the CardioMEMS HF System and patient considerations.

App Learning Pathway
App Learning Pathway

Videos

About the CardioMEMS HF System

In this video, we cover how the CardioMEMS HF System provides the actionable data physicians need to empower intelligent remote monitoring.

CardioMEMS HF System Implant Procedure Video

Watch an animated explanation of the implant procedure for the CardioMEMS HF System.

Downloadable Resources

CardioMEMS HF System Clinical Overview

Download our clinical overview with in-depth information about clinical studies related to the CardioMEMS HF System.

CardioMEMS HF System Patient Candidate Considerations

Download this PDF for a quick way to identify patients who might be good candidates for remote heart failure monitoring.

CardioMEMS HF System Patient Discharge Procedure Checklist

This patient discharge procedure checklist can be used by patient care teams to review important steps to set patients up for success at home.

Webinar

General Hemodynamics Introduction: Interpreting Right Heart Cath Values for Guiding Heart Failure Patient Management

Terrie-Ann Benjamin, MD, MHS, explains the use of hemodynamics and evaluation of the right heart catheterization data as it relates to heart failure patients and managing CardioMEMS HF System patients with the Merlin.net PCN.

Phase 2

In this second phase, we offer patient education resources about living with heart failure and the CardioMEMS HF System, as well as how to use Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN) for your case load.

App Learning Pathway
App Learning Pathway

Videos

Heart Failure Patient Education Playlist

Abbott has put together a playlist with multiple videos covering patient education topics including what heart failure is, common signs and symptoms, what therapy options people have for managing heart failure and patient stories.

Downloadable Resources

Merlin.net PCN New Customer Presentation

The Merlin.net Training Presentation can be used to thoroughly explain and train new customers on Merlin.net PCN.

Visual Guide Covering How to Use Merlin.net PCN

This easy visual guide covers all major features of the Merlin.net PCN as well as a Getting Started section.

Online Resources

Phase 3

In this third phase, we offer Abbott guides and resources that cover administration and billing practices, as well as external resources covering the latest in heart failure management.

App Learning Pathway
App Learning Pathway

Guides and Courses

Questions about Training & Education

Training & Education

Explore education library

Fellows Education for Heart Failure

Online training

Online Training

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