Ventricular Assist Device - VAD - Mayo Clinic

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

05/20/2025

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, MN is honored to receive Outstanding Patient Experience awards from and has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.

05/14/2025

Having surgery can be an overwhelming experience. But early evidence shows that VR could help, explains John Stulak, MD from Mayo Clinic.
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05/08/2025

Nurses at Mayo Clinic bring hope and healing to patients every day through their expert, compassionate care. On behalf of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, we are grateful for all of you!

05/05/2025

In honor of Perfusion Appreciation Week, the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery would like to recognize the outstanding work and dedication of our Perfusion team. Your expertise, commitment, and steady presence are vital to patient care and make a meaningful impact.

We truly appreciate everything you do and are grateful to have you as part of our team!