PVAD A percutaneous ventricular assist device, or PVAD, is a small mechanical pump that supports the heart. A PVAD is only meant for short-term support – from a few hours to 15 days. It is usually reserved for those who have developed heart failure due to surgery or a heart attack, and provides the heart […]
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Nuclear Cardiology and Heart Perfusion Imaging
Nuclear cardiology studies assess blood flow of the heart using noninvasive techniques. These procedures assess how well the heart is pumping and can determine the size and location of a heart attack. Heart perfusion imaging is the most popular nuclear cardiology technique. In this technique, the patient exercises and pictures are taken to examine the […]