Left Ventricular Bypass Pump: Birth and Renaissance (Mehmet H. Akay, MD)

Dr. Akay revisits Dr. Michael DeBakey’s legacy and describes the birth of the Left Ventricular Assist Device at Houston Methodist Hospital.
Objectives:
1. Learn about contemporary research opportunities for LVAD technology.
2. Target patients and concepts for LVAD support
3. Know Houston Methodist Hospital is the birthplace of LVAD
** This medical education program may contain graphic content. **
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A DeBakey CV Education event
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Please put video with Dr Akay whe he perofrms heart transplant after LVAD explantation. Thanks