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I often forget that I have an LVAD, until I see the wires. I feel that good!


Michael-Joshua

After being diagnosed with heart failure, I was told that my only option was the HeartMate II LVAD. Although some activity is restricted, I often forget that I have an LVAD, until I see the wires. I feel that good!

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