A surgical procedure that implants a mechanical pump to assist the heart in pumping blood, often used in severe heart failure.
For patients with advanced heart failure who are not candidates for a heart transplant or as a bridge to transplant.
Surgeons place the LVAD into the heart, connecting it to the left ventricle to aid blood circulation.
Supports heart function, improves quality of life, and extends survival for patients with severe heart failure.
Hospital stay may last a week or more; follow-up care is critical for device management and overall health.
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