Ventricular assist device programs: Design and function

Authors
Van Meter, CH Ordoyne, SKH Kateiva, JE
Citation
Ch. Van Meter et al., Ventricular assist device programs: Design and function, ANN THORAC, 68(2), 1999, pp. 643-645
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
643 - 645
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199908)68:2<643:VADPDA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Ventricular assist device programs can be structured in a variety of models and can make use of personnel derived from a broad spectrum of clinical an d hospital-based practice. When aggressively and proactively negotiated wit h payers, these programs can be cost-effective and thoroughly self-sustaini ng. (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.