Heart support systems in San Diego.

Since 1987, more than 900 patients have been supported with mechanical circulatory support systems at Sharp HealthCare. Mechanical circulatory support systems are devices that keep the heart functioning in patients with life-threatening heart disease. Mechanical assist devices can be used to help a heart become stronger, as a temporary support tool until a patient can receive a heart transplant or as a permanent treatment.

At Sharp Memorial Hospital, we use nine different types of mechanical circulatory support devices. Different devices are used depending on the individual needs of each patient. These include long-term left-ventricular assist devices (LVADs) such as HeartMate II® and HeartMate III®, as well as short-term systems that can be removed if your heart regains strength, or to support you if you're in the hospital.

Why choose us?

• Active participation in clinical trials, enabling many devices to receive FDA approval and be used more safely and effectively
• Comprehensive onsite heart rehabilitation program
• Nationally recognized clinical researchers and authors covering issues relating to artificial heart pumps
• Sharp Memorial Hospital has advanced certification in ventricular assist devices from The Joint Commission