What is the left ventricular device?
The left ventricular device is implanted in the chest to help the heart pump more efficiently. It is used when the chamber is weakened due to conditions such as congestive heart failure. The left ventricular assistance device (VAD) device can be temporarily used in anticipation that heart transplantation can be performed. It can also be used in people who do not have to be candidates for heart transplantation.
different conditions, including heart attacks, can cause the left ventricle to be weak. CONGLAVAL heart failure may also develop as a result of heart attacks. When congestive heart failure develops, the chambers become weak and are unable to effectively pump blood throughout the body. If it becomes weak enough, the heart cannot work and the condition is fatal.
In some cases, heart transplantation may be recommended. Although transplantation may be to save life, you need to find a match, which may take some time. While the patient is on the list of transplants, the butt of the left ventricleISt device can buy the patient's time up to transplants. In other cases, the patient does not have to qualify for heart transplantation and the left ventricular assistance equipment is the only option. I help the patient's heart reduce the work that the chamber must do by itself. Blood flows from the left ventricle to the defect pump. From the pump, blood goes into the blood vessels and then throughout the body.
The left ventricular assise is produced in different sizes. The selected defects will depend on the patient's condition, its body size and whether the device is used until the transplant can be performed. Regardless of the type of defects, the device will consist of a pumping unit that is surgically implanted in the chest or abdomen. The device also includes a power source and a UNIT control that alarms if the faults.
Before heart surgery to implant equipment, patients will be educated about how to careo left ventricular assistance equipment. Patients will have to learn how to respond to alarms and other security measures, while at home and travel. Education will also include how to shower with defects.
6 Infection and excess bleeding may occur. Blood clots can also develop that can travel to the lungs and cause life -threatening complications. The device may also fail, in which case it would have to be removed.