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January 1, 1986Journal of Biomaterials Applications

Described the rationale, design, and operation of Thermedics' temporary and permanent ventricular assist systems, including transcutaneous energy transmission and biocompatible polyurethane surfaces.

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Patients requiring ventricular support, including a case report of a patient receiving an LVAD prior to…

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Authors

MSMichael SzycherWCWarren ClayDGD. Gernes

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Overview

Early VAD designs reviewed; leaves open relevance of transcutaneous systems and polyurethane surfaces to modern devices.

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Population
Patients requiring ventricular support, including a case report of a patient receiving an LVAD prior to heart transplant.
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Intervention
Thermedics temporary and permanent ventricular assist systems (LVAD/VAS)

Provides a technical and clinical overview of Thermedics' ventricular assist systems, highlighting design features like transcutaneous energy transmission and antithrombogenic surfaces.

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Szycher et al. (1986) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9867730f8e6fa3952b8ea1https://doi.org/10.1177/088532828600100103
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