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Summary

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can malfunction, even with newer models. This case study details a HeartMate 3 LVAD experiencing temporary shutdown, potentially due to electrostatic discharge.

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Device Technology

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Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are crucial for managing advanced heart failure.
While modern LVADs show improved reliability, device malfunction remains a concern.

Keywords:

CRT-D, cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator ESD, electrostatic discharge FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration HM3, HeartMate 3 HeartMate 3 ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator LVAD, left ventricular assist device MPU, mobile power unit complications device device malfunction heart failure left ventricular assist device

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