An intelligent Decision Support System for the treatment of patients receiving ventricular assist device (VAD) support

The scope of this paper is to present the Specialist's Decision Support System (SDSS), part of the overall Decision Support Framework that is developed under the SensorART platform. The SensorART platform focuses on the management and remote treatment of patients suffering from end-stage heart failure. The SDSS assists specialists on designing the best treatment plan for their patients before and after VAD implantation, analyzing patients' data, extracting new knowledge, and making informative decisions. It creates a hallmark in the field, supporting medical and VAD experts through the different phases of VAD therapy.

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