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At MyLVAD our mission is to help improve the quality of life and outcomes for people living in the LVAD world. We hope to provide information, support, direction, and inspiration for those who live with LVADs.
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Connect with the MyLVAD Community
New to LVADs
Where are the recent posts, I am scared!!
Last activity 1 week 4 days
Hi, hello, good afternoon! My husband is jumping through the hoops to get qualified for the Heartmate II. We're just about done and meeting with the LVAD surgeon in just a week. I don't see many recent posts and it concerns me dearly. My husband is not a bridge to transplant due to his age (73) and...
Inspiration and Encouragement
9 years today (20th Oct 2020) living with LVAD
Last activity 3 weeks
Nine years ago today, Prof Phil Spratt and the wonderful, dedicated Heart team from St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney (Australia) inserted my Heartware LVAD and consequently extended my life another 9 years to date. I have been very fortunate to have used this time wisely and to the maximum with...
Travel
Travel Alone
Last activity 3 weeks 3 days
Every time I have travelled out of state or country, I have travelled with someone. Has anyone travelled out of state, or out of country, alone? ~Matt
LVAD Driveline Management
Last activity 1 month
You can still move freely and do many routine activities if you have an LVAD. But you’ll need to take some precautions to protect the driveline that exits your body and connects your LVAD to your controller. Depending on which device you have, you may need to wear a stabilization belt or band around...