Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880192 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The percTH was reliable, with no mechanical device failures and minimal associated adverse events. We support the use of the percTH in the BTD mode, allowing time for a more complete evaluation of neurologic and end-organ status without the added expense and morbidity of a long-term VAD.
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Authors
William T. MD, Jed E. MD, Eric MD, Todd M. MD, Mitchell J. MD, Darinka S. RN, Angela G. RT, Syma L. RN, Christine M. RN, Morley A. PhD, Michael J. MD,