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- Ventricular assist device (VAD) - Mayo Clinic
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a device that helps pump blood from the lower chambers of the heart to the rest of the body It's a treatment for a weakened heart or heart failure A VAD may be used to help the heart work while waiting for other treatments such as a heart transplant
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD): Purpose and Risks
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) can offer a lifeline to people whose hearts are too weak to meet their needs These tiny implantable pumps help circulate blood After a surgical implant procedure, most people experience notable symptom improvement and better quality of life that lasts for years
- Ventricular Assist Device: Types, Uses, Life Expectancy
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a temporary or long-term therapy for heart failure Learn about different types of implantation
- Ventricular Assist Devices | Johns Hopkins Medicine
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical heart-assist pump that can prolong the lives of some patients while they wait for a heart transplant and can improve the quality of life for end-stage heart failure patients who don't qualify for transplant
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) - Duke Health
VADs are often used as short-term, temporary support while you wait for heart transplant Thanks to advances in VAD technology, the devices are now smaller and more portable and are also used as a long-term treatment for people who aren’t candidates for a heart transplant
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) - WellSpan Health
Ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy is a complex treatment that can be a lifesaver if you have advanced heart failure VADs are surgically implanted pumps that help your heart pump blood more effectively, improving your symptoms and quality of life
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