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The ReinHeart is an electrically driven TAH designed as an alternative to heart transplantation aiming to support patients for at least 5 years. The design requirements have been complete implantability, broad applicability, durability, and maintenance-free operation of the system [1].
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Tenderich, G., Spiliopoulos, S., Koerfer, R. (2017). The ReinHeart Solution. In: Montalto, A., Loforte, A., Musumeci, F., Krabatsch, T., Slaughter, M. (eds) Mechanical Circulatory Support in End-Stage Heart Failure. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43383-7_56
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