Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Support Group
Tampa General Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute presents a support group for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD) and their caregivers.
Description
Welcome to Beat After Beat – Your VAD Patient Support Community.
Since 2013, Beat After Beat has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating life with a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD). We’re a compassionate, patient-driven support group focused on building a strong, informed, and connected community.
At our meetings you can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who truly understand what you're going through. In between, we stay in touch through emails, newsletters, and event announcements. Wherever you are in your journey—whether you’re being evaluated for a VAD or living with one—we welcome you with open arms. You are not alone.
Please consider joining the Beat After Beat VAD Support Group. You'll find encouragement, information, and community from people who get it. We highly recommend this group to all patients and caregivers—it’s a place to feel heard, supported, and empowered.
The first portion of the meeting will be all together and will be followed by separate breakout sessions for patients and caregivers in different, adjacent rooms.
These meetings are free and lunch will be provided.
Please pre-register so we can accurately account for space and our food order.