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Heart, Artificial  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A pumping mechanism that duplicates the output, rate, and blood pressure of the natural heart. It may replace the function of the entire heart or a portion of it, and may be an intracorporeal, extracorporeal, or paracorporeal heart. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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Synonym(s)

  • Artificial Heart

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-C2053JR5-K

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