PM and Left Ventricle Assist Device
- by Dave H
- 2018-12-13 13:04:06
- Complications
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Just gathering thoughts and info..................can these two items co-exist?
--Dave--
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You know you're wired when...
Muggers want your ICD, not your wallet.
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Yes and usually do.....
by BOBTHOM - 2018-12-14 00:14:02
Yes, an LVAD and PM are often needed at the same time. The LVAD pumps blood at a rate higher than a failing heart can. The PM keeps the other chambers all electrically in sync so the rest of the heart can do it's job.