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May 22
19m 34s

LVAD as a Destination Therapy

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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For patients with heart failure, a left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) can help the body meet its circulatory needs. Pavan Bhat, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss LVAD as a bridge between medical therapy and a heart transplant, or as a destination therapy for those who aren't transplant candidates.

Learn more about the Kaufman Center for Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/heart-failure-center

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