Myths VS Facts
Myths
Facts
Patients cannot lead an
active life with an LVAD
Patients with an LVAD can live a more active life, often participating in daily activities and even running half marathons.
LVADS have a lower survival
rate than heart transplants.
Patients can live for more than five years with devices such as the LVAD without needing a transplant.
LVADs are only for patients at
the end of their lives.
LVADs can be used for patients at various stages of heart failure, not just those at the end of life, tailored to individual medical histories
and conditions.
LVADs are too expensive
While LVADs are costly, they are often life-saving and potentially more cost-effective than some alternative treatments for heart failure. Many insurance plans cover these devices, and financial assistance is
available.