Thoratec

Thoratec is a medical device company that specializes in creating equipment to support patients with severe heart failure. Their core products include ventricular assist devices (VADs), which are mechanical pumps that help the heart pump blood when it's too weak to do so on its own. These devices can be used temporarily during recovery or as a long-term solution until a heart transplant is available. Thoratec's technology has advanced patient care by improving survival and quality of life for those with advanced heart conditions, playing a crucial role in cardiac treatment options.