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• Extended Abstract   
  Implantation procedure for Real Heart TAH
  Author(s): Henrik C. Ahn
  
  The Real Heart TAH (Total Artificial Heart) has shown that artificial valve planes can move silently and effectively inside two pumps, which together comprise a TAH. In this paper we describe the evolution of the surgical procedure for implantation. The first 8 acute implantations of Real heart prototypes were performed with sternotomy using a 60-70 kg porcine model. Due to some limitations observed with this model the technology and the surgical technique have been improved. This paper describes the current implant procedure with the new improved Real heart TAH in a calf model. Keywords: $rtifi.. View More»
  

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