MicroMed to begin European trials of heart pump
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
MicroMed Technology is to begin clinical trials in Europe of its miniaturised heart pump, the DeBakey ventricular assist device (VAD), for use in patients waiting for heart transplants. The DeBakey VAD can be attached to the left ventricle and is designed to provide increased blood flow to patients with severe heart problems.