Today’s VADs are totally
implantable pumps. The
HeartWare VAD, seen here, has a single moving part called an
impeller that propels blood in one direction. The impeller is suspended by magnets, does not create friction and has no parts to wear out. This VAD and the HeartMate 3 are highly biocompatible and can be recharged with household current. Both are approved as a bridge to transplantation and destination therapy.
Heart failure is a progressive condition that occurs when the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. In most cases, heart failure occurs gradually, producing symptoms that worsen over time. At the point where symptoms become highly distressing, and day-to-day functioning is severely affected, an LVAD may be recommended. By […]
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