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A change of heart.

Authors :
Booth, W.
Source :
Science. 5/20/1988, Vol. 240 Issue 4855, p976. 1p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Discussion of the ending by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of nearly two decades of support for the artificial heart. Transfer of financial support to a heart pump that runs on batteries that transfer energy through the skin. How the heart pump works. Controversy over decision by researchers. Results of implants done by 1987.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ARTIFICIAL hearts
*GOVERNMENT policy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
240
Issue :
4855
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8800011322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.3368791
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