LVAD as a Bridge to Heart Recovery

04/09/2025 31 min
LVAD as a Bridge to Heart Recovery

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Episode Synopsis

A mother's frightening diagnosis of pregnancy induced heart failure led to a mechanical device called an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) that doctors at The University of Kansas Health System use as a bridge to transplant. Now her medical journey takes a remarkable turn- as those same doctors use LVAD as a bridge to her recovery.