Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

LVAD Strategy
  • Bridge to transplant
    • Keep patients alive and mobile awaiting transplant
  • Destination therapy
    • Approved by FDA to provide permanent support
    • Prolong survival and improve quality-of-life
  • Bridge to decision
    • Potential for transplant post-cardiac arrest
  • Bridge to recovery
    • Provide mechanical support to allow native cardiac function to improve


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