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LVADs Protect Renal Function in Heart Transplant Candidates
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Title LVADs Protect Renal Function in Heart Transplant Candidates
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572821?src=rss
Description Renal dysfunction is common in heart transplant candidates who are in end-stage heart failure, but these patients may get renal protection from using left ventricular assist devices. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Apr 11, 2008
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