September 21, 2010 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Despite advances in the design of ventricular assist devices (VAD) for patients with advanced heart failure, infections continue to be a major problem and ...

A study at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital showed that use of a special liquid adhesive to increase the durability of driveline (DL) dressings can reduce the risk of infection and improve ...

Sacramento, Calif. (July 14, 2022) – A study at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital showed that use of a special liquid adhesive to increase the durability of driveline (DL) dressings can reduce the ...

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a method of decreasing air pressure around a wound to assist the healing. It’s also referred to as negative pressure wound therapy. During a VAC procedure, a ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

New research shows an increased incidence of suicide attempts among recipients of a left-ventricular assist device (LVAD), findings from the multicenter ASSIST-ICD study show. Data from the ...

It's been almost a year since St. Jude Medical announced its acquisition of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) maker Thoratec, and the past 12 months have shaken up the LVAD market. Since then, St.