Heart-Assist Devices D006353

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Assisted Circulation » Heart-Assist Devices

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Equipment and Supplies [E07] » Prostheses and Implants » Heart, Artificial » Heart-Assist Devices

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Equipment and Supplies [E07] » Surgical Equipment » Artificial Organs » Heart, Artificial » Heart-Assist Devices

Description

Small pumps, often implantable, designed for temporarily assisting the heart, usually the LEFT VENTRICLE, to pump blood. They consist of a pumping chamber and a power source, which may be partially or totally external to the body and activated by electromagnetic motors.   MeSH

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