What is DuraHeart?
DuraHeart™ is a Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS). The DuraHeart is a third-generation rotary blood pump designed for long-term patient support.
Why it is different from other LVADs *: It incorporates a centrifugal flow rotary pump with a magnetically levitated impeller to pump blood from the heart around the body. THE MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED PUMP SETS THE DURAHEART™ APART FROM OTHER SYSTEMS. No clinically significant hemolysis reported with reduced sheer. Also it needs mild anti-coagulation regimen.
* Left Ventricular Assist Systems (LVAS) are mechanical circulatory device to assist ventricles in severe cardimyopathy either as bridge to heart transplant or as destination therapy for those who are ineligible for a heart transplant.
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