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Leaner, Quieter LVAD Gets Nod for Bridge Therapy From FDA Advisory Panel
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Title Leaner, Quieter LVAD Gets Nod for Bridge Therapy From FDA Advisory Panel
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566822?src=rss
Description The unanimous decision for the axial-flow HeartMate 2, which is already available in Europe, was subject to a list of conditions involving labeling restrictions and further data to be collected. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Dec 5, 2007
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