Ventricular assist device (VAD) - Mayo Clinic A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a device that helps pump blood from the lower chambers of the heart to the rest of the body It's a treatment for a weakened heart or heart failure A VAD may be used to help the heart work while waiting for other treatments such as a heart transplant
Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD): Purpose and Risks Ventricular assist devices (VADs) can offer a lifeline to people whose hearts are too weak to meet their needs These tiny implantable pumps help circulate blood After a surgical implant procedure, most people experience notable symptom improvement and better quality of life that lasts for years
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) - WellSpan Health Ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy is a complex treatment that can be a lifesaver if you have advanced heart failure VADs are surgically implanted pumps that help your heart pump blood more effectively, improving your symptoms and quality of life
Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD LVAD) | Inova A VAD (or ventricular assist device) is a mechanical pump surgically implanted in the heart that helps circulate blood when a weakened heart can’t pump enough blood on its own
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for Heart Failure - Kaiser Permanente A ventricular assist device (VAD) can be used as a temporary or long-term treatment for severe heart failure A VAD may be used for only a short time if a person's heart gets strong again and is able to pump blood well enough by itself