Abstract
We tested the hypothesis that a miniaturised axial flow pump with infection-resistant power delivery could improve longevity and quality of life (QOL) in advanced heart failure patients deemed unsuitable for transplantation.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 350-356 |
Numero di pagine | 7 |
Rivista | European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 37 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2010 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Assisted Circulation
- Cohort Studies
- Disease-Free Survival
- Female
- Heart Failure
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Humans
- Long-Term Care
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Miniaturization
- Prosthesis Design
- Thoracotomy