Mechanical circulatory support
At Sharp, we use several different types of mechanical circulatory support devices. Different devices are used depending on each patient's individual needs.
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Mechanical circulatory support systems are devices that keep the heart functioning in patients with life-threatening heart disease.
Mechanical assist devices can be used to help a heart become stronger, as a temporary support tool until a patient can receive a heart transplant or as a permanent treatment.
LVADs and mechanical circulatory support devices
At Sharp Memorial Hospital, we use mechanical circulatory support devices to supplement the pumping function of hearts for patients with advanced heart failure.
We offer a variety of mechanical circulatory support systems to meet your specific needs. These include long-term left-ventricular assist devices (LVADs) such as HeartMate III®, as well as short-term systems that can be removed if your heart regains strength or support you if you're in the hospital.
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