1. Preparedness Planning Before Mechanical Circulatory Support: A “How-To” Guide for Palliative Medicine Clinicians 
Keith M. Swetz, MD, MA, Arif H. Kamal, MD, Daniel D. Matlock, MD, MPH, Ann Marie Dose, RN, PhD, Lynn S. Borkenhagen, RN, CNP, Ashley K. Kimeu, RN, CNP, Shannon M. Dunlay, MD, MSc, Molly A. Feely, MD 
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 
Volume 47, Issue 5, Pages e6 (May 2014)
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2. Fig. 1
Commonly encountered complications after continuous-flow mechanical circulatory support (LVAD) implantation and rates at which these may occur. Adapted from Slaughter et al.5 LVAD = left ventricular assist device.
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3. Fig. 2
Four basic elements of preparedness planning. Adapted with permission from Swetz et al.9
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4. Fig. 3
Example of using content from Table 1 in the Mayo Clinic's Advance Directive booklet. Sample questions/answers are given to where information can be documented. As there is state-by-state variation in the legality of these documents, it is recommended that you check with your administrators to see what the requirements are for such documents at your institution.
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5. Fig. 3
Example of using content from Table 1 in the Mayo Clinic's Advance Directive booklet. Sample questions/answers are given to where information can be documented. As there is state-by-state variation in the legality of these documents, it is recommended that you check with your administrators to see what the requirements are for such documents at your institution.
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