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Adverse Drug Reactions
HeartMate II Pivotal Trial Data Demonstrate Hemodynamic Improvement, Lower Rate of Adverse Events and Improved Patient Quality of Life
April 10th, 2007
Data released today from the bridge-to-transplantation (BTT) arm of the HeartMate II Pivotal trial demonstrate that the device provides effective mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation for heart failure patients, and that these patients experience a lower number of adverse events and an improved quality of life while being supported by the device. The data were presented at a late breaking clinical trial session of the 2007 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions by Dr. Leslie Miller of Washington Hospital Medical Center/Georgetown University on behalf of the HeartMate II investigators. A video of Dr. Miller's presentation of the trial...
Source: Drug Law Weekly (2007-04-10)
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