HeartWare HVAD - Introduction to the HeartWare HVAD System

HeartWare
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HVAD
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System
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1.1 Why You Should Read this Manual ..............................................2
1.2 Heart Failure Overview ........................................................................ 2
1.3 Considering VAD Therapy ...................................................................3
1.4 Understanding How the HeartWare
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HVAD
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System
Works ..............................................................................................................3
1.5 Potential Complications and Risks ............................................4
1.6 Potential Benefits ...................................................................................5
1.7 How to Decide if the HeartWare
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HVAD
™
System is
the Right Treatment for You ............................................................5
1.8 Summary of Clinical Study Information
Using the HeartWare
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HVAD
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System .......................................6
1.0 Introduction