Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Adverse Reactions & Complications

Post Surgical / Implant  Gastrointestinal Bleeding AtrioVentricular Malformations Infection 10 – 15% CVA (A.K.A. Stroke) 3 – 5% Hypovolemia Arrhythmia Psycho-social issues Depression, inability to swim (for example) etc...