HeartMate II LVAD (IMAGE)

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

HeartMate II LVAD

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The HeartMate II left ventricular assist device, which is implanted into the body and helps pump blood in patients with severe heart failure.

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Thoratec Corp. (used with permission)

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