CVICU/CVHDU
Building 32 Level 4
Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai | Te Whatu Ora
Street Address
Contact Details
Phone (09) 375 7100
Email ADHBCVICU@adhb.govt.nz
Ventricular Assist Therapy
The ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical device that can be used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart.
The purpose of the device is to replace or assist cardiac function temporarily, although some devices are being designed that can be implanted permanently. Most patients using the devices are awaiting a heart transplant.
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