Ventricular assist devices (VAD) therapy: new technology, new hope?

Limael E Rodriguez, Erik E Suarez, Matthias Loebe, Brian A Bruckner, Limael E Rodriguez, Erik E Suarez, Matthias Loebe, Brian A Bruckner

Abstract

Ventricular assist devices are commonly utilized in the treatment of end-stage heart failure. Advances in continuous flow technology have improved efficiency, size, implantability, extended support, and overall patient outcomes. This has led to an expanded role of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) clinical use and applications. This review describes the advances and current state of LVAD devices and provides a future outlook for this technology.

Keywords: INTERMACS; bridge to transplant; mechanical assist device; ventricular assist device.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All authors have completed and submitted the Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal Conflict of Interest Statement and none were reported.

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Source: PubMed

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