"Predicting Heart Attack Patient Response to Mechanical Pumps: A Breakthrough Study"

MIT researchers have developed a test to predict whether heart attack patients will experience an imbalance between the left and right ventricles when using mechanical pumps known as ventricular assist devices (VADs). The test measures the adaptability of the pulmonary vascular system and could help doctors determine if a patient needs additional support for the right ventricle. This new insight could improve device utility and patient outcomes, potentially leading to more widespread use of VADs.