At Dexeus University Hospital, patients can access Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Therapy, supported by advanced cardiac surgery and heart failure facilities. Established in 1973, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Barcelona, Spain, and has 200 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.