See Also: Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)(health)
left-ventricular assist device(medicine)
ventricular assist device(medicine)
Biventricular assist device(health)
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Assist Device(health)
ventricular dysfunction, left(medicine)
hypertrophy, left ventricular(medicine)
ventricular function, left(medicine)
left ventricular failure(medicine)
left ventricular hypertrophy(medicine)

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (health)


In patients with end-stage heart disease whose hearts do not pump a sufficient amount of blood to keep the body healthy, it is possible to place a mechanical device that aids in the pumping function of the blood. This device is known as a left ventricular assist device. There are many devices available for implantation.