Ventricular assist device

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VAD; RVAD; LVAD; BVAD; Right ventricular assist device; Left ventricular assist device; Biventricular assist device; Heart pump

It takes several hours to place an IVAD into the body. After surgery, your blood pressure, heart rate, and the device will be regularly checked to make sure you are doing well. You will be connected to a breathing machine until you are able to breathe by yourself.

Review Date: 07/26/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by Steven W. Boyce, MD, Surgical Director, Heart Failure and VAD Program, Washington Hospital Center.