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Smaller heart pump bridges time to transplant for more women

11-04-2007 · EurekAlert!

A small, implantable device that helps the heart pump blood works equally well for men and women but may benefit twice as many women awaiting transplants, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007.

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