Intermacs (Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support)

Intermacs (Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support) is a national database that tracks patients who receive mechanical heart devices, such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), to support their heart function. It collects information on patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes to improve care quality, inform research, and guide clinical decision-making. By analyzing this data, healthcare providers can better understand which patients benefit most from these devices, evaluate device performance, and develop best practices to enhance survival and quality of life for individuals with severe heart failure.