Temporary use of the artificial heart before transplantation.
1987
G J Annas
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D006354
Heart, Artificial
A pumping mechanism that duplicates the output, rate, and blood pressure of the natural heart. It may replace the function of the entire heart or a portion of it, and may be an intracorporeal, extracorporeal, or paracorporeal heart. (Dorland, 28th ed)