or LVAD. This mechanical pump supports the heart by helping it move blood through the body. It also gives the heart a chance to rest. The scientists measured cell renewal using an unusual tool ...

However, if the pump stops ... readjusting the heart rate or stroke volume, while other actions may call for vasoactive medications, volume control, or antiarrhythmics. When LVAD placement ...

Ventricular assist devices are mechanical pumps that take over the function ... In addition, VADs unload the native heart allowing it to rest and, in some cases, the heart can recover function.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease that causes the heart muscle to become thicker, making it harder for the ...

A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It’s used when your heart is not able to pump enough blood on its own. The device consists of a pump, tubes ...

or LVAD, a mechanical pump implanted inside the chest that helps the heart circulate blood. MORE: Pregnant Texas mom beats Stage 3 breast cancer, shares story to support life-saving research ...