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left ventricular assist device |
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left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a mechanical pump that temporarily and artificially aids the natural pumping action of the left ventricle. left ventricular assist device Cardiology A mechanical device to ↑ force and volume of blood flowing through the heart. Cf CABG, Jarvik-7. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Left ventricular assist device therapy improves utilization of donor hearts. of the Physical Therapy Department at Midwestern University, was awarded a grant for "Effects of Exercise Training and Unloading by Left Ventricular Assist Device on Cardiac Physiology and Functional Ability in Patients With Heart Failure. As many as 100,000 terminal heart failure patients could benefit from the left ventricular assist device, Rose estimates. |
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