DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue S 2 · Volume 47 · February 1999 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-8704

Editorial

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    Deng, Mario C.; Scheld, Hans H.:

    Editorial

  • 294
    Tjan, T. D. T.; Schmid, C.; Deng, M. C.; Schmidt, Ch.; Kerber, S.; Kehl, G.; Scheld, H. H.:

    Evolving Short-Term and Long-Term Mechanical Assist for Cardiac-Failure - a Decade of Experience in Münster

  • 298
    Mehlhorn, U.; Kröner, A.; de Vivie, E. R.:

    30 Years Clinical Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping: Facts and Figures

  • 304
    Strüber, M.; Haverich, A.:

    Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - New Developments

  • 307
    El-Banayosy, A.; Körfer, R.; Arusoglu, L.; Minami, K.; Kizner, L.; Fey, O.; Schütt, U.; Morshuis, M.:

    Bridging to Cardiac Transplantation With the Thoratec Ventricular Assist Device

  • 311
    Reul, H.:

    The MEDOS/HIA System: Development, Results, Perspectives

  • 316
    Poirier, V. L.:

    Worldwide Experience With the TCI HeartMate® System: Issues and Future Perspective

  • 321
    Murali, S.:

    Mechanical Circulatory Support With the Novacor LVAS: World-Wide Clinical Results

  • 326
    Deng, M. C.; Erren, M.; Tjan, T. D. T.; Tamminga, N.; Werntze, B.; Zimmermann, P.; Weyand, M.; Hammel, D.; Schmidt, C.; Scheld, H. H.:

    Left Ventricular Assist System Support Is Associated With Persistent Inflammation and Temporary Immunosuppression