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Left Ventricular Assist Device

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Left Ventricular Assist Device Definition

A mechanical pump which also includes a control system and an energy supply. It receives blood from the left ventricle and delivers it to the aorta, thus helping the heart to pump sufficient blood to the body.

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Left Ventricular Assist Device

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