Intrapericardial assist device and associated method

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1996-07-09

1998-09-01

Getzow, Scott M.

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Aortic balloon pumping

601153, 604 99, 607 3, A61B 1712

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058003347

ABSTRACT:
A surgical method for assisting a malfunctioning heart comprises inserting a balloon into an intrapericardial space and inflating the balloon in the intrapericardial space to place a compressive pressure on a heart in the intrapericardial space sufficient to force blood from the heart. A lubricant is fed to the intrapericardial space after insertion of the balloon into the space.

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patent: 5195970 (1993-03-01), Gahara

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