Total Artificial Hearts..Have one? Let's talk!: SynCardia

Saturday, December 1, 2012

SynCardia

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SynCardia has information on the most widely used artificial heart. Experiences from around the world are shared on this site including Certified Center locations. Patients/Family members and medical professionals can find news on how the technology is progressing including a new console called Companion 2, an updated, smaller, improved version of "Big Blue" for in-hospital use. Information on home discharge using the Freedom Driver is also available.

Source: SynCardia Systems, Inc.

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