The report includes all types of the ventricular assist devices: intra-, para- and extra-corporeal. Openly and percutaneously placed devices are considered. Bridge-to-decision, bridge-to-transplant and destination therapy indications are considered. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.