Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

May 28, 2019

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When a heart is failing and transplantation isn’t an option or is not immediately available, a ventricular assist device, or VAD, can save a life. For some patients, a ventricular assist device, or VAD, can be a permanent solution with the aid of cardiac rehabilitation therapy.

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