Dr. Josh Longinow
Transplant Cardiology Fellow
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Dr. Josh Longinow is a transplant cardiology fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Episode # 442 • 27 Feb 2026
Heart Failure: LVAD Part 1
with Dr. Jeff Teuteberg, Dr. Mani Daneshmand, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, Dr. Shazli Khan, Dr. Josh Longinow
CardioNerds (Dr. Jenna Skowronski [Heart Failure Council Chair], Dr. Shazli Khan, and Dr. Josh Longinow) are joined by renowned leaders in the field of AHFTC (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) and mechanical circulatory support, Dr. Jeff Teuteberg and Dr. Mani Daneshmand to continue the discussion of advanced heart failure therapies by taking a deep dive into the world of durable LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices). In this episode, we will review the history of ventricular assist devices, the basics of LVAD function, selection criteria for LVAD therapy, and surgical nuances of LVAD implantation. Audio Editing by CardioNerds intern, Joshua Khorsandi.
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