HeartMate 3 (IMAGE) University of Chicago Medical Center Caption The HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is an investigational chronic mechanical circulatory support (MCS) device intended for a broad range of advanced heart failure patients. Credit Abbott Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.