💬 What is LVAD Talk?
LVAD Talk is more than a podcast — it’s a lifeline, a support system, and a space for real conversations about life with an LVAD. Hosted by Shawn Connors, a 10-year LVAD recipient, father, photographer, and advocate, the show features heartfelt and honest discussions with VADERS (ventricular assist device recipients), heart transplant survivors, and caregivers navigating the complexities of heart failure.
From the emotional moments before surgery to the milestones after recovery, LVAD Talk shines a light on every part of the journey — with courage, hope, and a little humor along the way.
❤️ What is an LVAD?
An LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is a battery-powered, mechanical heart pump that helps the heart’s main chamber (the left ventricle) pump blood to the rest of the body. It is used in patients with advanced heart failure either as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy for those who may not be eligible for a heart transplant.
LVADs are life-saving devices — but living with one also means learning a new normal. LVAD Talk helps people understand what that looks like from the inside.
🛑 Medical Disclaimer
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