Ventricular assist device

Ventricular Assist Device

by Jamie Block

Cheney has not yet expressed whether he will use the assist device permanently or apply for a human heart transplant. Now, I’m no zombie expert, and I know Cheney isn’t technically undead, but come on — his current general state has to be close enough to the definition of zombie for it to be a legitimate question, right. After all, the device does what the pulse would normally do, so there’s no need. And if we’re calling him a zombie now and then he gets a transplant of a beating heart, will he be un-undead. But I’m even happier knowing that it comes with an added perk for us media nerds to latch onto: Cheney has no pulse now. (Via NYTimes via Gizmodo ). As much as I may personally not be a fan of the guy, even I would never call for the man’s death, so I’m happy to see that there was a solution available for his heart condition. Only Cheney could master that level of creepiness. Most people with these machines have no pulse anymore. POLITICAL POOWEEERRR.

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Ventricular Assist Devices for Lifetime Use-Mayo Clinic

Right now there are close to 5 million people in America dealing with heart failure. Many of these people would benefit from a heart transplant ...

Support and a special machine provide a second chance at life

18.07.11

Devin Kiley had always played with his mother's hair. But when he was 10, it started falling out. He sat with her, brushing her hair, tossing clump after clump into the trash can.

Devin's mother, Kathy Kiley, had breast cancer, and the chemotherapy meant to eliminate her cancer was taking her hair as well.

Devin was anxious, scared. But Kiley was determined not to be.

"We're going to get through this," she told him. "It will all be OK."

That was early 2009.

Devin had his head shaved in solidarity. A photo of the bald duo was Kiley's Facebook profile picture for months.

Cancer's threat shakes even the strongest families, but the Kileys had no idea that chemotherapy was only the beginning. Kiley was taken to death's door, but the support of her friends and family - and one little machine - brought her back.

"I don't want your tears," Kiley told her family, including husband Ed, during cancer treatment. "I want your laughter."

She got that. And a quilt from her college-age daughter, Kristyn. And her name on prayer lists. And a wig that she rarely wore.

Source: Sacramento Bee

What is the Left Ventricular Assist Device?

Jan 07, 2010 by a_vergara808 | Posted in Respiratory Diseases

Is it considered an artificial heart? When was the first Ventricular Assist Device invented?

No, it is not an artificial heart. It is used to buy time for the surgeons to correct a ventricular defect such as a myocardial infarct. When too much muscle is lost they can install this device through the femoral artery and into the aorta. It's a balloon

Dave | Jan 07, 2010

its a pacemaker. helps the heart to maintain a regular rhythm and pump more effectively. I would not consider it an artificial heart. Not sure when it was invented, try wikipedia.org

Carrie | Jan 07, 2010

How did the ventricular assist device (VAD) change history?

Jan 13, 2010 by BeanSeed Mango | Posted in Heart Diseases

What is the VAD's significance? Howd it change history?

You may need a ventricular assist device (VAD) if you have severe heart failure that cannot be controlled with medicine or a special pacemaker. You may be on a waiting list for a heart transplant. Some patients who get a VAD are very ill and may already

gangadharan nair | Jan 13, 2010