title: Certification for implantation of durable, implantable ventricular assist devices in the United States: the need for clarification of the process.
authors: Francis D
authors: FD
authors: Pagani
authors: Robert L
authors: RL
authors: Kormos
authors: John H
authors: JH
authors: Calhoon
authors: Robert S D
authors: RS
authors: Higgins
authors: Jeffrey B
authors: JB
authors: Rich
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D002568:Certification; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States