noun
left ventricular assist device; LVAD
Medical term for a mechanical pump that supports heart function and blood flow in people with weakened hearts.
重症心不全の患者に左心補助循環装置が装着された。
A left ventricular assist device was implanted in the patient with severe heart failure.
Compound of 左心 (left heart), 補助 (assistance), 循環 (circulation), and 装置 (device).