Since 2021, aggregated from related topics
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are mechanical pumps that are implanted in patients with severe heart failure to help the heart pump blood more effectively. These devices can be used as a bridge to transplant while a patient waits for a donor heart, or as a long-term treatment option for patients who are not eligible for a heart transplant. VADs can significantly improve the quality of life and survival rates for patients with advanced heart failure. Researchers in this area are focused on improving the design, function, and outcomes of VADs, as well as exploring new therapeutic approaches for heart failure patients.