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LVAD

British

abbreviation

left ventricular assist device; an implanted device that boosts the output of the heart on a short-term basis; for example in people awaiting heart transplants

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But while on dialysis, she didn’t qualify for a heart pump, called a left ventricular assist device or LVAD, either.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Robinson qualified for the surgery and the newest model LVAD.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2018

More than 6,500 people are members of online community, My LVAD.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2017

LaWanda was in the OR for 13 hours, Nicole recalls, as surgeons removed the LVAD, replaced LaWanda’s damaged heart with a new one and then stabilized her.

From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2016

I called one of my surgical colleagues to put in an LVAD.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2014

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