Cardiac assist method and apparatus
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Mar 23, 2004
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Jan 2, 2002
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May 4, 1999
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An apparatus and method for augmenting cardio function. Dimensional characteristics of the heart are modified cyclically by engaging a member between at least two points on the myocardium of the heart and cyclically varying the length of the member. This controls the spacing between the engaged parts of the myocardium, thereby improving cardiac function. The member may extend across the left ventricular cavity or between points spaced apart around the left ventricular cavity.
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