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For months following her Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant, life for my 80-year-old Mom had found a new, stable rhythm. Supported by the HeartMate 3, she was navigating her new normal with strength and grace. Then, the alarms started. They didn’t happen during the day, when she was active, but in the quiet of
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00 ViewsProject Overview: This project involved developing a custom AI-driven system to monitor and predict International Normalized Ratio (INR) levels for a patient with an LVAD, addressing the critical need for precise anticoagulation management and proactive intervention. The system integrates daily logs of vitals and medications to provide faster and potentially more accurate INR predictions than
Read More00 ViewsThere’s a moment in Revenge of the Sith where Anakin Skywalker’s heart stops: the helmet clamps shut, a final organic beat fades, and the whir of life-support takes over. Beneath that durasteel shell, within the scarred remains of a man who once dreamed of stars, lies a story more profound—a tale of resilience, adaptation, and
Read More00 ViewsIntroduction After my mother received a life-saving LVAD, I quickly realized the crucial importance of managing the HeartMate 3 power needs. I found surprisingly little readily available information on creating a comprehensive backup power system. This guide is designed to help caregivers, family members, and patients build a secure, user-friendly backup power system for the
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