MyLVAD

MyLVAD is Here for You

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.

What is an LVAD and How Does it Work?

LVAD Recovery

Last activity 3 hours 54 minutes

Hello, My name is Meghan and my boyfriend, Chris, recently received a HeartMate 3 on December 27th. I am 25 years old and my boyfriend is only 30. He was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy on Halloween, so this process came very quickly for us. Chris has been medically sedated since December 14th...

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Research A.

Research Participation Opportunities

Would you like to join an important study about your experience of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)?

Last activity 16 hours 10 minutes

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Thomas B.

Exercise and Physical Activity

Golfing

Last activity 1 day 9 hours

Any tips on playing golf with HeartMate II and equipment ideas. I just put batteries in cargo shorts pockets with controller around my waist. Any other ideas?

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Kelly D.

Living with an LVAD

HeartMate III - Things you CANNOT do ever again

Last activity 2 days 14 hours

Hello, My dad just got his HeartMate 3 six days ago. He obviously has a long road ahead of him, but I am trying to gather as much info and get things as ready as I can before he comes to live with me. My dad is a jack of all trades - he was a cop, a machinist, pilot, can build anything etc. My...