Types of VADs VADs can be defined by the action that they perform. VADs can pump blood by a spinning action (continuous flow VAD) or by a pumping action (pulsatile flow VAD). Download English Download Spanish VAD Decision Aid Booklet Check out this pediatric version of the IDecide VAD decision aid booklet. This booklet was […]
What Are VADs? VAD stands for “Ventricular Assist Device.” A VAD is a pump surgically placed in a sick or weak heart to help deliver blood to the body. Children may need a VAD because they are born with a heart problem or because one develops over time. Children with heart failure often have symptoms
VAD Benefits A CF VAD may be used to help a heart pump for many reasons. Depending on your situation, your VAD may be usedas:• Bridge to transplant: To support the heart until a heart transplant can happen.• Destination therapy: To support the heart for the rest of someone’s life if transplantation is not the
The HeartMate II ™ and HeartMate 3™ VADs pump blood by spinning and propelling blood forward. They pull blood out of the heart and push it back out to the body. The blood does not leave the body. There is an electrical cord that comes out of the skin and gives the pump power and
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Heartmate 3 Overview Surgery The HeartMate II ™ and HeartMate 3™ VADs pump blood by spinning and propelling blood forward. They pull blood out of the heart and push it back out to the body. The blood does not leave the body. There is an electrical cord that comes out of the skin and gives
