1. The Evolution of Mechanical Circulatory Support 2. Continuous-flow Device Engineering and Pump Technology 3. Surgical Implantation: Perspective and Techniques 4. Temporary Circulatory Support and ECMO 5. Durable MCS Candidate Selectio 6. Perioperative Management of the Right and Left Ventricle 7. Microbiology and Infections in VAD recipients 8. Gastrointestinal Bleeding 9. Cerebrovascular Accident 10. Antithrombotic Strategies and Device Thrombosis 11. Impact of MCS on Post-Transplant Outcomes 12. Hemodynamic Pump-Patient Interactions & VAD Imaging 13. Ambulatory Patient Management 14. Imaging in VAD recipients 15. Right Ventricular Failure and Biventricular Support Strategies