The berlin heart is a ventricular assist device (vad) specially designed for infants and children with severe heart failure. it helps the heart pump blood more effectively, reduces strain, and improves overall circulation, giving young patients a better chance at life. #berlinheart #ventricularassistdevice #pediatrictreatment #childhearthealth #heartfailure #medicalinnovation #pediatriccardiology #lifesavingdevices #healthcareheroes #heartcare | The Doctorpreneur Academy

For the first time in NSW, teams at our hospital have performed heart surgery on a baby to implant an artificial heart. Known as a Berlin Heart, or a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), the mechanical device sits outside the body and performs the function of the heart. It is used in patients with advanced heart failure and acts as a bridge until a patient is strong enough for heart transplant, or until a donor heart becomes available. The milestone surgery was led by Dr Johann Brink, Cardiothoracic