LVAD.
Left Ventricular Assist Device. A mechanical pump surgically implanted in the chest to help a weakened left ventricle pump blood to the body. Used as a bridge to heart transplant or as long-term (destination) therapy.
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What is lvad?
Left Ventricular Assist Device. A mechanical pump surgically implanted in the chest to help a weakened left ventricle pump blood to the body. Used as a bridge to heart transplant or as long-term (destination) therapy.
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