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Artificial heart
Artificial heart: an implanted pump replacing the heart's ventricles and valves, used as a bridge to transplant. Key devices: SynCardia TAH (FDA-approved 2004), Jarvik 7, AbioCor, Carmat Aeson, BiVACOR.
Assisted Circulation
Assisted Circulation (Circulation, Assisted) is the MeSH term for pumping that aids the natural heart, spanning temporary devices like the IABP, Impella, and VA-ECMO and durable ventricular assist devices used as bridge to transplant or destination therapy.