Electromagnetic bi-ventricular assist device
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Mar 12, 1996
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Aug 8, 1994
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A device and method for assisting ventricular output in a human heart by compressing the heart. In the method, an electrocardiogram is generated as a function of the electrical activity of the heart, and an electromagnetic field is generated as a function of the electrocardiogram. A magnetic mat is moved towards the vertebral body to compress the heart therebetween in response to application of the electromagnetic field thereto. The device includes a transducer and control circuit to regulate the compressive force applied to the heart.
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