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Ventricular assist device

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What is Ventricular assist device?

A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a pump that helps a failing heart deliver blood to the rest of body.

Alternative Names:

VAD; RVAD; LVAD; BVAD; Right ventricular assist device; Left ventricular assist device; Biventricular assist device; Heart pump

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