title: Initial experience with the HEMOPUMP.
abstract: Preclinical and clinical trial investigations are now underway for a variety of ventricular assist devices at centers around the country. The current progress of the HEMOPUMP is encouraging, and survival rates show the potential for a successful outcome. This article describes the HEMOPUMP system, and discusses patient description and clinical experience with the system.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rutan
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Rountree
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000628:therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000628:therapy