Emerging LVAD Technology for the Use - Washington Hospital Center
Emerging LVAD Technology for the Use - Washington Hospital Center
Emerging LVAD Technology for the Use - Washington Hospital Center
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Potential VAD Patient Opportunity<br />
US Population [1] 301,000,000<br />
Target Population – 35-74 Age Cohort [1] 139,100,000<br />
Diagnosed CHF Population [2]<br />
All ages 5,520,000<br />
35 to 74 years 3,744,000<br />
NYHA Class IIIB and IV [3] in 35 – 74 Age Cohort 374,400<br />
(75%)<br />
Co-morbidities estimated in this Cohort (280,800)<br />
Target VAD Patient Population – 35 to 74 years 93,600<br />
Estimated VAD patient per 100,000 30<br />
[1] US Census Bureau Statistics (2008)<br />
[2] Heart and Stroke Statistics, American Heart Association (2008)<br />
[3] Cardiovascular Roundtable research and analysis, The Advisory Board Company (2008)