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ventricular assist device: Quick Facts

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Also Known As mechanical circulatory support device • VAD

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Medical illustration showing a person's chest with a Ventricular Assist Device-type artificial heart. The device is connected to the heart and aorta, with labeled components including a pump, system controller, air vent, external battery pack, and tubes exiting through the skin, demonstrating its integration with the cardiovascular system.
HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist System
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