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Research Notes on Ventricular Assist Device
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical device that is used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart. Some VADs are intended for short term use, typically for patients recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, while others are intended for long term use typically for patients suffering from congestive heart failure. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- There are three types of VAD: right ventricular assist device (RVAD), left ventricular assist device (LVAD), bi-ventricular assist device (BiVAD).1
- A VAD can be placed externally or internally (implantable).2
- This type of device is not recommended for those who have severe liver disease, irreversible kidney failure, blood clotting disorders, and infections that do not respond to antibiotics.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Ventricular Assist Device
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Ventricular Assist Device
- ↑ U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Amy Sandhu
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Right ventricular assist device, Left ventricular assist device, Biventricular assist device, Heart pump device
- Last update: Sep. 8, 2008
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