Left Ventricular Assist Devices, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author | : John A. Elefteriades |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2011-11-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781455712045 |
ISBN-13 | : 1455712043 |
Rating | : 4/5 (043 Downloads) |
Download or read book Left Ventricular Assist Devices, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics written by John A. Elefteriades and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a surgically implanted pump that helps the left ventricle pump blood to the rest of the body. The purpose of this issue is to let cardiologists know about the latest devices, their complications, and the clinical situations in which they are most beneficial.