Access personalized Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) care using advanced medical technology, supported by expert specialists and dedicated international patient services.
At Acibadem Fulya Hospital, patients can access Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Therapy, supported by advanced cardiac surgery and heart failure facilities. Established in 2006, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and has 138 beds.
An LVAD is a mechanical pump implanted to assist a weakened heart in maintaining adequate circulation. It may be used as a bridge to transplantation, bridge to recovery in selected cases, or long-term destination therapy. A multidisciplinary heart-failure team evaluates heart function, other medical conditions, and transplant eligibility before implantation.