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HeartWare miniaturized intrapericardial ventricular assist device: advantages and adverse events in comparison to contemporary devices

Anton Sabashnikov Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK
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Prashant N Mohite Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK
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André R Simon Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK
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Aron F Popov Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK. [email protected]
Pages 441-452 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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