Late Complications Following Continuous-Flow, Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Left ventricular assist devices have become standard therapy for patients with end stage heart failure. They represent potential long term solutions for a growing public health problem. However, initial enthusiasm for this technology has been tempered by challenges posed by long term support. This r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-08-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fsurg.2015.00042/full |