Method for using a ventricular assist device

Details Method for using a ventricular assist device Method for using a ventricular assist device

1984-02-21

1987-08-11

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

604 99, A61M 2902

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046854460

ABSTRACT:
A left ventricular assist device consisting of a balloon inflated and deflated sequentially to coincide with ventricular systole and diastole, respectively, placed within the left ventricle, thereby augmenting ejection of blood.

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