Intrapericardial assist device and associated method
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Sep 1, 1998
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Jul 9, 1996
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Jun 17, 1993
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A surgical method for assisting a malfunctioning heart comprises inserting a balloon into an intrapericardial space and inflating the balloon in the intrapericardial space to place a compressive pressure on a heart in the intrapericardial space sufficient to force blood from the heart. A lubricant is fed to the intrapericardial space after insertion of the balloon into the space.
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