Connie Bowling, a 75-year-old deaf patient from Forsyth County, received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in March ...

The scar within the left ventricular aneurysm is a focus for ventricular arrhythmias which can lead to sudden cardiac death. 4. Angina pectoris: The aneurysmal tissue can still cause symptoms of ...

Revolutionary balloon and stent procedure reduces recovery time from weeks to days, transforming treatment for patients with mechanical heart pumps.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy was first reported ... accounting for 20 percent of sudden deaths in young adults and 25 percent of cardiac sudden deaths among athletes. In ...

They will be your resource and support for any LVAD-related concerns. You’ll check in at the front desk when you arrive for your cardiology appointment. You’ll show your insurance card and fill out ...

The Novacor LVAD is a portable, implantable, electric, dual pusher plate device designed for long-term cardiac support. The pump housing is constructed of a smooth polyurethane pump sac with ...

At three months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with the oral blood thinner ...

Abstract and Introduction Education for Treatment of LVAD Recipients Emerging Issues Surrounding LVAD Recipients Conclusion References The driveline exits the abdomen and attaches to the system ...