Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD)

Percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) are placed to provide temporary mechanical support, assisting the native pumping action of the heart and enabling patients to undergo necessary interventional procedures.

Patients At High Risk For Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) often require interventions such as angioplasty or stenting. Many patients with advanced disease or complicating comorbidities are not able to undergo percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) procedures without the use of temporary support from a pVAD.

Patients Suffering From Cardiogenic Shock (CS)

Patients that have a severe heart attack can suffer from cardiogenic shock (CS). During CS, a patient’s heart is too weak to adequately pump blood to vital organs and a pVAD may be required.