Ventricular Assist Device implant (AB 5000) prototype cannula: <it>In vitro </it>assessment of MRI issues at 3-Tesla

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>To evaluate MRI issues at 3-Tesla for a ventricular assist device (VAD).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The AB5000 Ventricle with a prototype Nitinol wire-reinforced In-Flow Cannula and Out-Flow Cannula attached (Abiomed,...

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Main Authors: Valencerina Samuel, Shellock Frank G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/10/1/23