Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program

 

The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program at St. Vincent Infirmary is one of the most experienced programs in the state. We're home to an experienced, highly skilled team that includes surgeons, cardiologists, LVAD coordinators, staff nurses, operating room personnel, social workers, dieticians, rehabilitation specialists, and many other professionals.



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Is an LVAD a pacemaker?

May 24, 2022, 09:32 AM
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The LVAD is different from a  pacemaker. A pacemaker helps correct a slow or irregular heartbeat by stimulating the heart with electrical impulses.  An LVAD helps the heart effectively pump oxygenated blood. In doing so, it can also help other organs, such as the lungs and kidneys, function better. While the entire pacemaker is implanted within the body, an LVAD connects to external battery packs and a control belt that the patient must wear.
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LVAD Specialists

Our specialists work closely with your primary care physician and cardiologist to ensure you receive the treatment you need.

Specialty
Cardiology, Cardiology: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
Primary Location
10100 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72205
Specialty
Cardiovascular Surgery, Durable LVAD Placement, Thoracic Surgery
Primary Location
5 St. Vincent Circle, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205
Specialty
Cardiovascular Surgery
Primary Location
5 St. Vincent Circle, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205
Specialty
Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Primary Location
5 St. Vincent Circle, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205
Specialty
Cardiovascular Surgery, Durable LVAD Placement, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Primary Location
5 St. Vincent Circle, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205

 

 

  


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