What Is a Left Ventricular Assist Device?

Time may run out for patients put on the heart transplantation waiting list. The condition may require earlier intervention than a donor heart would become available. Some patients may benefit from a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). But what is an LVAD and how does it work? Important Safety Information: https://www.heartmate.com/patient/ind... RELATED VIDEOS: Meet Bob:    • Meet Bob   Running Out of Time With HeartMate 3 LVAD:    • Running Out of Time with HeartMate 3 LVAD   Jan's Life with HeartMate 3 LVAD:    • Jan's Life with HeartMate 3 LVAD   Connect with us on... Facebook:   / abbott   Twitter:   / abbottnews   Instagram:   / abbottglobal   LinkedIn:   / abbott-   YouTube:    / @abbott