Thanks Mom for posting this I am glad that Cleveland has come out with something different because at one point my cardiologist wanted to do the LVAD but I am glad that they changed their mind about the mechanical heart because she said that I would need a regular heart transplant but Thank God I have enough of faith in God that I did not need one. A month later I had a procedure and the numbers came back good and so they did not need to put me on the transplant list. Hallulueh.

This is intense. Apparently people with LVAD can live a long time. That is comforting. The video didn't elaborate on the procedure itself. It's 3 to 4 hours long. The patient is put on a ventilator and spends 3-4 days in ICU. There is a risk of stroke and blood clots. I guess there are risks to all types of surgery though. I now have a better understanding of the effectiveness of LVAD surgery. I just pray my husband can come out in tact and in one piece. This is the point when we lean in to our faith and let God take over.

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member That is great news and I know that made you happy!!!!!! It sure makes me happy. 😀 It is really good to know that VADs exist and those of us who need them can get them and do better than ever expected! Hugs🤗

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Great news for you!

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, the procedure is open heart surgery, and if you want to get a little more technical, or watch the procedure, there are several good videos on YouTube that will help you just go there and search for LAVD procedure and choose one. Clevland Clinic had a good one too, I shared that link with you here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8rCoDiRaxY
It is going to be okay. I would advise you to make a list of questions for the doctors and surgeons to make sure you understand your role in helping your husband after he comes home. It will make his life better but it will take some time for him to heal. Hugs🤗

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