Ventricular Assist Device

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Common Support Devices

LVAD patients

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Background:

  • is used temporarily to assist in cardiogenic shock
  • is used as a bridge to cardiac transplant
  • can be implanted in the left or right ventricle, or in both ventricles
  • most commonly used at STB is the Heartmate III


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Critical Care 2016: Mechanical circulatory assist devices: a primer for critical care and emergency physicians