Tandemheart How It Works

The tandemhear percutaneous ventricular assist device can be used to support patients in cardiogenic shock until cardiac recovery occurs or as a bridge to definitive therapy or as a temporary application during high risk coronary interventions. When deployed for percutaneous rv mechanical support the most common configuration includes two femoral venous access sites. The atria and ventricles work together alternately contracting and relaxing to pump blood through your heart.