Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
In this summary, the authors provide the background of and proposed protocol for a clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the Novacor N120 left Ventricular Assist System, sponsored by the National Heart, lung, and Blood Institute. Although the clinical trial was never carried out, the protocol developed for this trial may be useful to other investigators considering a clinical trial of a circulatory support device. The protocol is summarized here and in five more detailed articles in this issue
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Pennington et al. (1995) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: