A left ventricular assist device, a mechanical pump of sorts for a weak heart, was recently on display in a Florida Hospital conference room to be seen and touched by health professionals like ...

Abstract and Introduction Education for Treatment of LVAD Recipients Emerging Issues Surrounding LVAD Recipients Conclusion References The driveline exits the abdomen and attaches to the system ...

Left ventricular assist devices, such as these, can help people with advanced heart failure live more active lives. Courtesy of Abbott and Medtronic Travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of ...

DENVER, Colorado — People know Cliff Phillips by many names: grandpa, coach, quarterback, and bionic man. Phillips runs on batteries -- at least the device that keeps him alive does. In 2011, doctors ...

A newer generation left ventricular assist device (LVAD) provides better outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure at six months compared to its predecessor, according to a new study. A newer ...

Since the first LVAD was placed in 1984, more than 6000 of the devices have been placed worldwide (O.H. Frazier, personal communication, January 2002). As LVAD therapy makes the transition from ...

Travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 are making it more difficult for some heart failure patients who have artificial heart pumps to participate in follow-up care at implantation ...