What is Left Ventricular Assist Device?
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The left ventricle is the large, muscular chamber of the heart that pumps blood out to the body. A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a battery-operated, mechanical pump-type device that's surgically implanted. It helps maintain the pumping ability of a heart that can't effectively work alone.
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How do members experience Left Ventricular Assist Device?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support heart health | 3 | 0 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 1 | 1 | |
| Coronary artery disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blood clot | 1 | |
| Ischemia stroke | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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