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Better Prepared, Better Recovered: Best Practices in Prehabilitation

June 6, 2026, 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss best available evidence for prehabilitation in improving outcomes.
  2. Define the various types of MCADs (IABP, ECMO, Impella and LVADs) and describe their mechanisms of action and indications for use.
  3. Explain how MCADs affect hemodynamics, including changes in preload, afterload, and cardiac output and special considerations for monitoring.
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2.Overall Session Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
I was introduced to new perspectives on my current practice
The content was relevant to my learning needs
This session promoted interaction (i.e., Q&A, polling etc.)
3.This session encouraged me to consider changes to my practice
4.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
5.Moderator: Emily Hladkowicz
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The moderator was organized and managed the  session well
6.Speaker: Dr Leandra Amado
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Communicated clearly and effectively
Was knowledgeable about this topic
Used clear audiovisual aids, which enhanced the presentation
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7.Overall, how would you rate the quality and effectiveness of the speaker's presentation with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent?
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8.Speaker: Dr Chelsia Gillis
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10.Speaker: Dr Susan Lee
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Communicated clearly and effectively
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12.The session and presenter(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
13.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding this session, moderator(s), and speaker(s).
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