To repair a weak or failing heart, a patient may undergo a delicate procedure to help restore normal pumping action. Patients may receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or perhaps a ventricular assist device to mimic the role of a healthy heart muscle.
The hope is that implanting such a device will improve, even extend, a patient’s life. Although any surgical procedure comes with risks, most people likely assume that the device itself is safe.
But in the past few years, a