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The Electrically Driven Left Ventricular Assist Device

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Development efforts over the past decade have resulted in the utilization of several mechanical prostheses to maintain systemic circulation. The simplest system, now being evaluated clinically, is intended for temporary support for durations of up to 2 weeks [1, 3]. This system consists of a pneumatically actuated blood pump powered from a stationary control console. Although this system can maintain life, it limits mobility because the patient must be tethered at all times to a large control console.

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  1. Surgical Clinic, University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Felix Unger M.D. (Ass. Prof. of Surgery) (Ass. Prof. of Surgery)

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Poirier, V., Gernes, D. (1979). The Electrically Driven Left Ventricular Assist Device. In: Unger, F. (eds) Assisted Circulation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-67268-2_46

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