This episode is an encore presentation of "Living Well with Heart Failure: All About LVAD," which originally premiered in February 2025. A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that is placed at the bottom of your heart and helps a weak left ventricle pump blood to your aorta and throughout your body. Pavan Bhat, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss its use as a bridge between treatment and a heart transplant, or as a destination therapy that continues to provide improved outcomes. Get treatment for heart failure. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatment Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.