No fasting is required prior to this test. The test evaluates how your body processes sugar. A high level in your blood may indicate your body is not processing sugar effectively (positive test). If the results of this screen are positive, the woman may have the Glucose Tolerance Test performed.
A valve is a mechanism that opens and closes to control the flow of fluids. In a scientific context, fluids include both liquids and gases â any substance that can flow freely â and valves may use either. Valves control fluid flow in motors, plumbing, irrigation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
LVAD stands for Left Ventricular Assist Device. It is a mechanical device that circulates blood. throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own. It is. sometimes called a âheart pumpâ or âVAD.â HeartMate II is a small implantable LVAD that.