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11/14/10

State of the Art Approaches for Heart Failure Patients

An exploratory use for Ventricular Assist Devices may provide a "Bridge to Recovery" for patients allowing weak hearts to "rest" for a time and become stronger. Dr. Eduardo Rame explains the latest in a new range of treatments for patients with end-stage heart failure.

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Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine; , University of Pennsylvania Health System
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