Electrical heart failure can be treated with a pacemaker.
Mechanical failure requires mechanical intervention.
Intra-aortic Balloon Balloon of about 40ml is inserted through the femoral artery into the descending aorta. Extra-corporeal pump Left ventricular assist device, shown connected from left atrium to ascending aorta. They can also be connected from left ventricle to aorta Connected in parallel with the heart when it cannot cope. Worn outside the body. Temporary assistance to ineffective heart muscle.