Ventricular Assist Devices: A Life-Saving Technology For Heart Failure Patients What are VAD?Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are mechanical pumps that are used to help support the function of the weakened or damaged heart. They work by pumping blood in the body and taking over some of the pumping function of the heart's ventricles. There are different types of VADs available depending on which ventricle they are assisting - left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) help...
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