| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2983846 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2007 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Device is a new implantable pulsatile ventricular assist device that allows hospital discharge for patients as a bridge to transplantation or for postcardiotomy failure. It is the first Food and Drug Administration-approved implantable ventricular assist device with biventricular capability.
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Authors
Mark S. MD, Steven S. MD, Aly MD, Benjamin C. MD, Robert L. MD, Dale K. MD, H. Todd MD, Timothy B. MD, David J. PhD, J. Donald MD, IVAD Study Group IVAD Study Group,