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Living with an LVAD
Has anyone had the Covid vaccine yet who currently has an LVAD
Last activity 12 minutes 9 seconds
Hello everyone! I was interested to know if anyone received the Covid vaccine and has an LVAD Can you share your story .. side effects and any advice
Inspiration and Encouragement
9 years today (20th Oct 2020) living with LVAD
Last activity 6 minutes 37 seconds
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...
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Disease after MI
Last activity 3 hours 25 minutes
Hi Everyone, Would like to ask people here about their experiences with an LVAD and what sort of improvements it had made to your life after it was installed. My Dad has congestive heart failure after a MI and part of his heart has died. He suffers from edema in the legs, feet and stomach and BP is...
