Large-bore devices and longer time on support each up the risk. A study author calls for awareness, not alarm.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump implanted in the heart to help the heart pump blood throughout ...

The advanced heart failure team at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden has successfully performed the health system’s first left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. LVADs are ...

Ventricular resection can significantly improve your life span if you have severe heart failure due to an enlarged left ventricle. If you have an enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly), it means ...

Background: Unlike the tremendous progress made in atrial fibrillation ablation, the greatest unmet clinical need is for innovative ablation treatments for scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT) – ...

While we cannot confirm what caused the apparent lump under Trump's suit, or what the shape under his shirt was, we found it highly unlikely that he was wearing an LVAD. Implanting the device requires ...

How an artificial heart pump saved the life of a longtime singer. How an artificial heart pump saved the life of a longtime singer and enabled him to maintain his quality of life. Grover Silcox ...