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Destination Therapy.

The use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a permanent treatment for end-stage heart failure in patients who are not candidates for heart transplant. The device remains implanted for the rest of the patient's life.

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What is destination therapy?

The use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a permanent treatment for end-stage heart failure in patients who are not candidates for heart transplant. The device remains implanted for the rest of the patient's life.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

LVAD
Left Ventricular Assist Device. A mechanical pump surgically implanted in the chest to help a wea...
Heart Failure
A chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's ne...
Heart Transplant
A surgical procedure to replace a failing heart with a healthy donor heart. Reserved for patients...
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