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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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Venticular Assist Devices - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Feb 17, 2005

In Massachusetts we Have been informed that there is no proper way know at this time to giv...

LVADs - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Jul 19, 2000

Are LVADs being implanted into CHF persons who are not eligible for heart transplant? If s...

Left ventricular assist device, complications - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Oct 16, 1999

Has the removal of the LVAD proven more difficult in men who have a small chest cavity? Th...

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- Jul 26, 2007

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- Jan 25, 2007

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