About the HeartMate II LVAD | 合法醫療器材資訊網

TheHeartMateIILeftVentricularAssistDevice(LVAD)providesshortorlong-​termcirculatorysupporttointermediate-to-chronicheartfailurepatients.

The HeartMate II™ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) provides short or long-term circulatory support for intermediate-to-advanced heart failure patients. This small, quiet pump features a simple design — with only one moving part — and can provide blood flow equivalent to that of a healthy heart.  

The HeartMate II LVAD is indicated for both destination therapy and bridge-to-transplantation in the United States. Additionally, HeartMate II LVAD is backed by more than 10 years of clinical experience.2

To date, more than 27,000 heart failure patients have received the HeartMate II LVAD.1 Many have passed the 5-year milestone on therapy, with some still on therapy after 15-plus years.1 These figures offe...