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How Does an LVAD Work?

 Like the heart, the LVAD is a pump.

 LVAD is surgically implanted just below
the heart via open heart surgery.

 One end is attached to the left ventricle
- the other end is attached to the aorta.

 A tube called the driveline passes
from the device through the skin,
connecting the pump to an external
controller and power source.

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