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Fig. 2

From: Mechanical circulatory assist devices: a primer for critical care and emergency physicians

Fig. 2

Most commonly used mechanical circulatory support devices. a The HeartMate II LVAD (Thoratec Corp.). b The HeartWare LVAD (HeartWare Inc.). c The SynCardia TAH (left) shown for comparison with the human heart (right) (SynCardia Systems, Inc.). LVAD left ventricular assist device, TAH total artificial heart. a From Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; used with permission. b Provided by HeartWare; used with permission. c Image courtesy of syncardia.com; used with permission

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