Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device Placement

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A minimally invasive procedure in which a catheter is inserted into the femoral artery or vein in order to temporarily connect a mechanical circulatory support device that is worn outside the body to the circulatory system.

**Synonyms:** - PERCUTANEOUS VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE PLACEMENT - PVAD Insertion - PVAD Placement