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Is Ventricular Assist Device Safe And Effective For Congestive Heart Failure?
Hello. My 57 year old husband became ill 4 years ago, cytomeglavirus. After 6 weeks in the hospital it left him with congestive heart failure. There are concerns now that it may be progressing and many tests are being run. He has an internal defibrillator, but an acquaintance, a cardiac nurse, mentioned a VAD, a device that could be beneficial. Are you able to elaborate on this? Thank you.
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Dear Mrs,
ventricular assist device is suggested patients whom medical treatment is not effective already and are candidates for heart transplantation. assist devices are placed as a bridge to heart transplantation until a heart is available. But if your husband is doing well with medications, there is no need for assist device.
Take care
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ventricular assist device is suggested patients whom medical treatment is not effective already and are candidates for heart transplantation. assist devices are placed as a bridge to heart transplantation until a heart is available. But if your husband is doing well with medications, there is no need for assist device.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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