LVAD Explained - Left Ventricular Assist Device for Heart Failure | UC Davis Health

A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a battery-operated surgical implant that helps the heart pump blood throughout the body. Doctors and nurses from the UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine explain how the implant works and which heart failure patients might benefit from the use of one. This video includes an audio description track. To hear the narration of on‑screen text, turn on "English Descriptive" in the player’s settings menu. Additional resources: LVAD demonstration:    • LVAD Demonstration - HeartMate 3 Left Vent...   Heart failure symptoms and treatment:    • What is Heart Failure? Causes, Symptoms an...   Managing heart failure:    • Managing Heart Failure: Creating a Plan fo...   Heart failure medication regimen and resources:    • Heart Failure: Medication Regimen and Reso...   Learn more about heart failure: https://health.ucdavis.edu/heart-failure See the latest news from UC Davis Health: https://health.ucdavis.edu/newsroom ----- 0:00 What is an LVAD? 0:14 Who would need an LVAD? 0:48 How can an LVAD improve quality of life? 1:05 Evaluation steps for an LVAD 1:35 LVAD at UC Davis Medical Center The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 7/12/23. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. #heartfailure #lvad #ucdavis