HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Patient Manual page 9

No Power Alarm: An audible only alarm that sounds when both power sources are removed from
the controller.
Pump: A device (also known as an LVAD) that moves blood from your heart to other parts of your
body. The pump is implanted at the base of your heart during surgery.
RPM: Revolutions per minute. The number of times the impeller in the pump spins in a minute.
Shown on the Controller Display.
Scroll Button: Located on the right side of the controller, the Scroll Button is used to see all active
alarms and pump information (RPM, L/min, Watts) on the Controller Display. The Scroll Button will
also clear resolved medium alarms from the Controller Display, will silence a "No Power" alarm
when pressed with the Alarm Mute Button (see Alarm Mute Button), and will brighten the
Controller Display.
Shower Bag: A bag that holds the controller and two batteries during a shower.
Test Button: A button on the battery that displays battery capacity when pressed.
VAD: Ventricular Assist Device. A mechanical device that assists the heart.
Watts: Measurement of the amount of electricity used to run the pump. Shown on the Controller
Display.
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