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A new continuous-flow LV assist device for patients with end-stage heart failure

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boxed-textMiller LW et al. (2007) Use of a continuous-flow device in patients awaiting heart transplantation. N Engl J Med 357: 885–896

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Rose, E. A new continuous-flow LV assist device for patients with end-stage heart failure. Nat Rev Cardiol 5, 80–81 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpcardio1090

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