Ventricular Assist Device - VAD - Mayo Clinic

02/25/2026

For the eighth consecutive year, Newsweek has named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its annual “World’s Best Hospitals” rankings.

Mayo Clinic President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., said this recognition reflects the extraordinary expertise, compassion and commitment of Mayo Clinic’s staff, all working together to transform healthcare for the benefit of people everywhere.

Read more about the rankings: https://mayocl.in/4u0L9Yy

02/17/2026

Battling heart failure and losing hope, Alan Lewis fell into deep depression and his weight climbed to 330 pounds. After coming to Mayo, bariatric surgery made it possible for him to receive the heart transplant he had sought for so many years.

Sincere thanks to the many dedicated teams whose expertise and compassion made a profound difference in Alan’s journey.

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A Chicago man receives new heart after bariatric surgery enabled him to get the surgery. Learn more about his journey at Mayo Clinic.

02/17/2026

Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Rochester, MN was honored as the #1 hospital in the world for cardiac surgery in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 rankings.

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01/08/2026

Celebrating the opening and blessing of the new CVS ICU at Saint Marys Hospital Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

12/19/2025

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12/08/2025

An 81-y.o. gentleman supported by a HeartMate 3 LVAD implanted by Dr. M. Villavicencio in 2021 is living proof that an LVAD doesn’t have to limit your life—you can still live it to the fullest.

12/03/2025

Cardiac Surgery at Mayo Clinic - 70th Anniversary Celebration!
J. Crestanello, MD and several cardiac surgery experts and leaders have driven major advances over the past 20 years by putting patients first and honoring the legacy of Dr. John Kirklin.
https://mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196%2825%2900560-9/fulltext

11/18/2025

Eight eligible Mayo Clinic hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. All eight hospitals have maintained straight A’s since spring 2022. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations.

Learn more about the ratings: https://mayocl.in/4iaqHyH

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we recognize and honor our cardiac surgeons, G. Bagameri M.D., K. Greason M.D, and P. Spencer, M.D. with gratitude for their service to America. Thank you for protecting our country and fighting for our freedom!

10/27/2025

Congratulations to the Mayo LVAD program for implanting the first durable BiVentricular Assist Device (BiVAD) HeartMate 6 in Minnesota.

Thanks to the thoughtful planning and skilled surgical ex*****on of M. Villavicencio, MD!

09/22/2025

It’s National APP Week! We’re proud to celebrate our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants at Mayo Clinic! Their expertise, compassion, and teamwork make a lifesaving difference every day.

07/30/2025