Listen to Dr R Ravikumar, Senior Consultant and Associate Clinical Lead, Cardiology and Heart Failure Program at MGM Healthcare, as he debunks some common myths related to heart transplants, heart failure therapies and mechanical assist devices. These myths stop people from taking an informed decision.
One of myths is that these assist devices like the LVAD pump make the person susceptible to infection. Dr Ravikumar quashes this myth with the fact that these advanced technology available today come with an anti-infection technology, keeping the person safe. Another myth is that a person with such a device/pacemaker implanted in them should be careful around electrical wave as it can harm them by affecting the device. The truth is that these devices are insulated against electrical waves and are not affected by them.
Watch the video and learn the facts before making a crucial decision about your health.