Apical torsion device for cardiac assist

Details Apical torsion device for cardiac assist Apical torsion device for cardiac assist

2006-07-12

2011-12-13

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075471

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for assisting a heart of a patient includes an actuator for wringing blood concurrently from both the right and left ventricles of the heart without contacting circulating blood of the patient. The apparatus includes a power source connected to the actuator to power the actuator. A method for assisting a heart of a patient includes the steps of powering an actuator in contact with the heart with a power source. There is the step of wringing blood concurrently from both the right and left ventricles of the heart without contacting circulating blood of the patient with the actuator.

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