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

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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
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Mehlhorn, U.; Kröner, A.; de Vivie, E. R.: 30 Years Clinical Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping: Facts and Figures
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Strüber, M.; Haverich, A.: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - New Developments
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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
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Reul, H.: The MEDOS/HIA System: Development, Results, Perspectives
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Poirier, V. L.: Worldwide Experience With the TCI HeartMate® System: Issues and Future Perspective
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Murali, S.: Mechanical Circulatory Support With the Novacor LVAS: World-Wide Clinical Results
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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