Risks There are also some risks associated with having a VAD, but your care team will work hard to keep you safe. Infection The soft cannulae come out of your belly and will need to be cleaned frequently. This is important because bacteria lives on your skin and may cause an infection at your cannula …
Benefits CentriMag™ and PediMag™ can be used to help a heart pump for many reasons. Depending on your situation, it may be used as: Bridge to Transplant: To support the heart until the best donor heart is available for transplant. Bridge to Recovery: To support the heart if there is a chance the heart will …
Device Components There are several parts within the CentriMag™ and PediMag™ systems. Cannula During VAD surgery, your heart surgeon will place cannulas that are special tubes made of a very soft silicone material. These soft cannulas will come out of your lower chest area just below your breastbone. Your heart has two pumping chambers, a …
