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Left ventricular assist device

Case contributed by: Dr Sajoscha Sorrentino

Presentation:

With severe cardiac failure the patient is waiting for transplantation.

Patient Data:

Age: 55

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Left ventricular assist device

Modality: X-ray

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Case Discussion:

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a surgically implanted device that aids in pumping blood in patients with severe refractory cardiac failure. It may be used as a bridge to cardiac transplantation, or as destination therapy in patients who are not a transplant candidate.