What Is a Left Ventricular Assist Device?

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a cardiac mechanical assist device that supports circulation when the left ventricle cannot meet the needs of system perfusion. By maintaining and increasing systemic and pulmonary circulation, ensuring and improving tissue perfusion, reducing myocardial oxygen consumption, increasing myocardial oxygen supply, so that a failed heart can restore function or temporarily replace heart function waiting for a heart transplant, it is also powerful for severe left heart failure Rescue measures.