An LVAD is a mechanical pump that supports heart function and blood flow for people with advanced heart failure. It takes blood from the left ventricle and pumps it to the body and vital organs, assisting the heart which continues pumping and firing normally. The LVAD has an inflow cannula connected to the left ventricle and outflow cannula connected to the aorta, with an intracorporeal pump below the diaphragm that mechanically pumps blood at up to 15,000 rotations per minute to provide a blood flow of 8-10 liters per minute.

1. LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST
DEVICE

2. Indroduction
• A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a
mechanical pump that is used to support the
heart function and blood flow in people with
advanced heart failure and very week heart.

3. How does it work
• The device take blood from left ventricle and
help pump in to the body and vital organ just
as a health heart would.

4. Does it replace the heart
• No – the heart is still pumping and firing like
normal , but the pump is there to assist so the
body’s’ organs and muscles can function
properly

5. LVAD Function
• Inflow cannula connected to LV
apex
• Outflow cannula connected to
arota
• Intracorporeal pump with
continuous axial flow rest below
diaphragm
• Device mechanically pump blood
• Up to 15000 rotations / min=8-10
L/ min blood flow