For almost 10 years, Lee Wei Shiang has been running a small electrical business here to help raise his family.

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 ...

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

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist at URMC Dr. Sabu Thomas explained the function of an LVAD, and why it’s an important tool for patients who use them. “It acts as a pump to assist the heart ...

But a device such as an LVAD is now giving people a new lease ... UR Medicine began installing heart pumps in 2001.

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 ...

The cardiology team at URMC announced their recent achievement of providing their 1000th Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) to a patient in need. Jessica Driffill of Penfield was one of their ...

Chemotherapy — often called “chemo” — can be difficult on the body, including the heart. “Cancer therapies can cause a broad ...

Tracey Young was told she wouldn't live to see her daughter turn 5 after being diagnosed with PPCM. Twelve years later, she's ...