Indications and aims – Epidemiology

Now we understand what an LVAD is, how commonly are they used?

There are currently around 300 patients¹ in England living with Ventricular Assist Devices. This number is fluctuant as the patients go onto heart transplants, or unfortunately die.

There are 6 centres in England that are licenced to implant LVADs: Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Harefield Hospital, Manchester Wythenshawe Hospital, Newcastle Freeman hospital, Royal Papworth hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

During 2018-2019:

• 102 long term VADs inserted into adult patients. This number has remained relatively stable for the last 3 years.
• 29 VADs inserted into 20 paediatric patients.