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08/06/2012

Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

Patients with a ventricular assist device, or VAD, employ cardiac rehabilitation therapy to improve their quality of life. More>>

07/26/2012

VAD offers a lifesaving option for patients with advanced heart failure.

When a heart is failing and transplation isn't an option or is not immediately available, a ventricular assist device, or VAD, can save a life. More>>

02/03/2012

Dr. Abraham explains the heart-assist device that saved former V.P. Dick Cheney's life

Cardiologist Jacob Abraham, M.D., appears in this KPTV news segment to provide expertise on left ventricular-assist devices.  More>>

01/04/2012

Heart failure patients get new option

The Joint Commission certifies the center's destination therapy services, enabling greater access to long-term LVAD therapy for suitable patients More>>