Electromagnetic bi-ventricular assist device

Details Electromagnetic bi-ventricular assist device Electromagnetic bi-ventricular assist device

1994-08-08

1996-03-12

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

607 3, 623 3, A61M 112

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054982286

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for assisting ventricular output in a human heart by compressing the heart. In the method, an electrocardiogram is generated as a function of the electrical activity of the heart, and an electromagnetic field is generated as a function of the electrocardiogram. A magnetic mat is moved towards the vertebral body to compress the heart therebetween in response to application of the electromagnetic field thereto. The device includes a transducer and control circuit to regulate the compressive force applied to the heart.

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