2023-10-25 22:33:53
The human body never ceases to surprise us. Proof of this is the case of a woman who, for just over a year, has remained alive. connected to electrical energy when you are at home and a battery when you are away from home. Just as you read it!
Foto: TikTok @aheartforsofiahart
Sofia Hart, a 30-year-old woman, is kept alive thanks to a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), that helps him pump blood throughout his body because he suffers from a Irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC)a type of disease that can cause heart failure.
Through her TikTok account, the woman revealed that to stay alive, she requires her ventricular assist device be connected to power or have two very heavy batteries, otherwise you could die if your device runs out of battery.
“I literally run out of batteries and I have no pulse. I’m connected to a device called LVAD that pumps to the left side of my heart. “I underwent open heart surgery at the end of November to implant the device that is inside me and basically hugs my heart.”
Foto: TikTok @aheartforsofiahart
What is irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy?
The irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle develops an enlargement and progressive weakening of the left ventricle of the heart. In accordance with information the National Library of Medicine, This condition decreases the heart’s ability to effectively pump blood through the body.
What are the symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?
As the left ventricle dilates and weakens, the heart loses its ability to contract properly, which can lead to congestive heart failure and others serious heart problems which may include the following warning symptoms:
Extreme tirednessShortness of breathEdema in the extremitiesIrregular heart rhythmCardiac arrhythmias
In many cases, patients with this form of cardiomyopathy may require a heart transplant as a last resort to improve their survival and quality of life.
Foto: TikTok @aheartforsofiahart
What is the ventricular assist device used for?
He ventricular assist device It is used in patients who have a severe heart failure and that do not respond adequately to other treatments. The LVAD works by taking a portion of blood from the left ventricle of the heart and pumping it directly into the main artery that carries blood to the rest of the body.
The LVAD prevents the heart from straining, significantly improving blood circulation, which allows the person who uses it to maintain adequate vital function while waiting for a heart transplant or as long-term therapy in some cases.
So far, Sofía is on the waiting list to complete her heart transplant. However, you need to make sure every day that your LVAD device has enough power to stay alive until the day of your surgery.
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