Left ventricular assist devices, which are mechanical heart pumps, are an important treatment for patients with advanced ...

When LVAD placement began ... such as having adequate battery power, a hand pump, and a cellular telephone to use in an emergency. All of this teaching is continually reinforced by the patients ...

Abbott’s mechanical circulatory support device, HeartMate 3 LVAD, is tailored for individuals with advanced heart failure. The device is used for both short- and long-term support in these patients.