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  • Title: [Assisted circulation II--systems for intermediate and long-term mechanical circulatory support].
    Author: Nezić D, Huskić R, Knezević A, Cirković M, Ilić V, Bojić M.
    Journal: Acta Chir Iugosl; 2001; 48(2):25-31. PubMed ID: 11889974.
    Abstract:
    The concept of artificial circulatory support has been established almost 200 years ago. It has only been within the last four decades that physicians and engineers have developed mechanical assist devices that can temporarily support the circulation until the native heart recovers from a reversible injury. In patients who do not regain native heart function, long-term circulatory support or permanent replace (biologically--heart transplant or permanent mechanical circulatory support) is indicated. In this paper we describe the devices (ABIOMED BSV 5000, Thoratec, HeartMate, Novacor and CardioWest TAH), that are in current clinical use for intermediate and long-term mechanical circulatory support.
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