Ventricular Assist Devices: Trends in Use

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Ventricular Assist Devices: Trends in Use

A Survey of 50 Cardiothoracic Surgeon & Cardiologists

Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation with key findings.

Study Description

Topic	Ventricular Assist Devices
Respondent Type	Physicians
Specialties Covered	Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology
Region	United States Only
Methodology	Online survey, self-administered via a Panel Intelligence website Size: 50

Objectives

To explore the market for ventricular assist devices (VADs).

§ Determine level of impact characteristics of VAD technology have on limiting its utilization

§ Evaluate Thoratec’s HeartMate II compared with current VAD technology

§ Identify the market for heart transplant surgery and the segment of this market applicable to VAD therapy

§ Rank VAD technology currently in development

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Inclusion Criteria and Respondent Demographics

Inclusion Criteria

§ US-based board-certified or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists

§ Have implanted at least 2 ventricular assist devices (VADs) in the past year

§ Familiar with Thoratec’s HeartMate II Device

§ Have a significant amount of practice devoted to late-stage heart failure patients

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