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Bivad anyone have them? Them?

Hi. I am new here. I received my Lvad on December 29, 2017 after 20 years with congestive heart failure. In early 2016 my heart started getting extremely worse. in 7 months I was hospitalised 8 times. After 5 days the drs said i was ready to go home. I have had no problems so far. My question is...

Has anybody gone into a "Bridge to transplant " surgery, then after 3 years been told you've always been "Destination "?

My brother passed away in November he had a spare lvad I am trying to sell it to pay for his final expenses does anyone need a spare?

my dad had a lvad (Heart Mate 2). He passed away October 8th 2018. We have all of his batteries and Wall module as well as accessories like a brand new shower bag, battery clips, etc. If someone will pay shipping I will donate these items to you. The hospital nor thoratec will take these back and...

Can anyone tell me if a day of diarrhea constitutes a phone call to LVAD? How much fluid does he need to replenish to keep from dehydrating? Thanking you in advance. Sharon

Looking to purchase Doppler / blood pressure cuff for the purpose of checking LVad patient for Return To Flow.

Has anyone had to be put on dialysis BEFORE LVAD was implanted?

I am going to get a LVad 3 in two weeks. The information I have gotten from all your questions and answers has been so helpful. Thank you all