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What Is A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD Or LVAD) And How Does It Aid Heart Failure Patients? Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast
This is a little longer video than usual but it is a good one. Today on Medical Monday we take a look at VAD (Ventricular assist device)
Although this device can be placed in the left, right or both ventricles of your heart, it is most frequently used in the left ventricle. When placed in the left ventricle it is called a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD. Jul 21, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nrRI4YZQ54
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member That is great news and I know that made you happy!!!!!! It sure makes me happy. 😀 It is really good to know that VADs exist and those of us who need them can get them and… read more
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Can someone who has had LVAD surgery to pump your blood tell me how you’re feeling now compared to before surgery
I had one when I was in heart failure and waiting for a heart I can't really answer your question, but it saved me to live to go home and be with my kids. I missed them so much. My family. Good luck… read more
What Seems To Be The Most Recognized Treatment Using Both Meds And Other Devices For The Longest-term Survivability?
Age 79 in overall moderate health just recently diagnosed with stage one heart failure. Have been prescribed Entrestro and Jardiance meds. The Jardinace seems to cause gastro issues.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
For long-term survivability in heart disease, a combination of medications and devices is often recommended. Here are some key points:
Medications
- Beta-blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme… read more
I Have A CHF Will Need A Transplant (waiting List) Most Likely LAVD. Has Anyone Been Living With LVAD. How Is The Quality Of Life?
Are you able to adjust, live well and what activities ie golf, bike ride. Thanks Jack Newman
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, I hope the waiting list is not long. Try not to stress and worry, though I know it's hard. Stress and worrying only helps complicate things more.
I'm Concerned About My Pacemaker.
My cardiologist just told me at my 1 year check-up that the pacemaker is pacing 100% of the time. That's not good - is it? Isn't my heart supposed to be beating and just using the pacemaker part of the time? In 2 weeks, I have to get this pacemaker removed and a biventricular pacemaker installed. It will be bigger and have 3 leads instead of 2 leads. Will this work better with my heart? I'm assuming my doctor is doing this to fix the problem.
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Please do. I hope you are not worrying about the procedure. If you are, remember, we are here for you. Hugs🤗
Does Anyone Have Cardiomyopathy With Pacemaker/defibrillator?
I Was Diagnosed In Oct With Cardiomyopathy. My EF Is 30 And I'm Scared.
I may need a implanted defibrillator and would like some feedback on anyone's experience with that. Than you!
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. An ejection fraction (EF) of 30 percent is considered low and may indicate heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) or cardiomyopathy, which means… read more
Do You Have PVCs, PACs, NSVT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy, Ectopic Beats, Or Other Heart Rhythm Disturbances?
How common are PVCs, PACs, Ectopic heartbeats, NSVT, and Bigminy...in otherwise completely healthy normal people? In this video, Dr Sanjay Gupta from York Cardiology, UK gives us some answers and some statistics.
This video was recorded in 2018 so ignore the bits about being in NY and York seminars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZLvqbSLjQ&...
My Magnesium was prescribed by the doctor at the hospital and got it from their pharmacy Magnesium Oxide 400mg. I have a subscription to Consumer Lab which is an independent lab. $60.00 a year for the… read more
Anyone Have Barostim Implanted To Improve Shortness Of Breath? Thanks, Lew 😃
Pete359 did you pick one of icon of what group you want to be on?Kay8
Those Who Have Pacemakers.
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