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Heart Pump Devices: A Lifeline for the Failing Heart
Heart disease remains one of the most challenging health conditions worldwide, and for patients with advanced heart failure, daily life can become a struggle. In such cases, heart pump devices—also known as ventricular assist devices (VADs)—have emerged as remarkable medical innovations that offer patients a new lease on life. These devices are designed to support the heart’s pumping function when it can no longer do so effectively on its own.
Unlike traditional treatments, which often rely on medications or lifestyle changes, heart pump devices physically assist the heart. They can be used temporarily, giving patients time to recover or wait for a heart transplant, or they can serve as a long-term solution for those ineligible for a transplant. The technology is sophisticated yet life-affirming: a small mechanical pump is surgically implanted to help move blood from the heart to the rest…