Medtronic HVAD System Your Surgery Journey
Navigating such a big and important surgery can feel overwhelming. There are many people and resources available to help get you through surgery and, ultimately, get you living a more comfortable and healthy life. You can also prepare yourself by reading and learning as much as you can before heading into surgery. Learn more about […]
Medtronic HVAD System Overview
The HVAD™ System will work by continuously spinning blood from the weak part of the heart, through the device, out to the aorta, and the rest of the body. There is a small impeller located inside the VAD that helps with this spinning motion. The pump is always connected to a controller and a power source that keeps the VAD […]
Heartmate Your Surgery Journey
Navigating such a big and important surgery can feel overwhelming. There are many people and resources available to help get you through surgery and, ultimately, get you living a more comfortable and healthy life. You can also prepare yourself by reading and learning as much as you can before heading into surgery. Learn more about […]
Heartmate Overview
Your HeartMate 3™ LVAD will work by continuously spinning blood from the weak part of the heart, through the device, out to the aorta, and the rest of the body. There is a small rotor located inside the VAD that helps with this spinning motion. The pump is always connected to a controller and requires a power source to […]
SynCardia Your Surgery Journey
Navigating such a big and important surgery can feel overwhelming. There are many people and resources available to help you get through your surgery journey and ultimately get you living a more comfortable and healthy life. You can also prepare by reading and learning as much as you can before heading into surgery. Preparing for […]
SynCardia Overview
The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) is different from the other VADs because it replaces the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) and the four valves. The TAH-t pumps blood to both the lungs and body. Two tubes (cannulae) come out of the skin and connect to an external machine called a driver. The driver supplies pulses […]
Berlin Heart Your Surgery Journey
You will likely have many questions about the Berlin Heart surgery. Your care team will do their best to answer all of them before you decide to have VAD surgery. Preparing for Surgery After Surgery Recovery Preparing for Surgery What should you expect before VAD surgery? Watch the video below to understand what to expect […]
Berlin Heart Overview
The Berlin Heart EXCOR® (or Berlin Heart) is one of the first-ever VADs designed for infants and children. It has been implanted in thousands of children around the world and can help you get stronger, so you can be in the best place possible to receive a heart transplant. Sometimes, the Berlin Heart will allow your […]
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