Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a battery-operated, mechanical pump used for patients with end-stage heart failure. It helps the left ventricle (main pumping chamber of the heart) pump blood to the rest of the body.

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Signs & Symptoms of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Infection
Bleeding
Kidney injury
Fever
Shortness of breath
Chest pain

Treatment of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Bridge-to-transplant Therapy

This is a life-saving therapy for patients awaiting a heart transplant. It helps the patient survive until they receive a donor’s heart. In some cases, LVAD is able to restore the failing heart, eliminating the need for a transplant.

Destination Therapy

This therapy is used for patients with heart failure who are not candidates for heart transplant surgery. These patients can receive long-term treatment using an LVAD, which can prolong and improve their life quality.