Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device Placement

Definition

A minimally invasive procedure in which a catheter is inserted into the femoral artery or vein in order to temporarily connect a mechanical circulatory support device that is worn outside the body to the circulatory system.

Also known as PERCUTANEOUS VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE PLACEMENT, PVAD Insertion, PVAD Placement — per NCIT

Anatomy