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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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Equipment
Battery clips
Last activity 1 hour 54 minutes
Does anyone have problems with batt. Clips I put them in my pocket to do things every once in a while batt. Beeps
Patient and Caregiver Forums
Heart damaged by chemo
Last activity 9 hours 38 minutes
My heart was damaged by a chemo drug and that's why I have heartmatelll. Did anyone else have that experience?
Clothing Options
HeartMate III Mens Clothing
Last activity 12 hours 27 minutes
I received a HeartMate III LVAD on 1/25/19. I have been home from the hospital for 5 days and I am using a Thoratec vest that was given to me at the hospital. I am ready to order mens clothing to accommodate my LVAD and would appreciate some advice. The batteries are now hanging on my side and the...
Questions about LVAD surgery
Six days post surgery and still in the ICU
Last activity 22 hours 5 minutes
My father experiences Stage Four (D) Heart Failure, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Atrial Fibrilation, Pulmonary Hypertension (due to left heart disease) and CKD Stage Three. He underwent the LVAD procedure on Friday, April 26. Six days later he remains on a ventilator under heavy sedation. He has...
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