What is a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
LVAD, or left ventricular assist device, is a type of artificial heart connected to the left ventricle through the aorta. Watch this video with thoracic surgeon Dr. Hiroo Takayama to learn about how the pump propels blood to support the heart.
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