What other major medical device did Kantrowitz invent?
MRI machine
EEG machine
Left Ventricular Assist Device
CT scanner
Answer
The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a groundbreaking medical device invented by Adrian Kantrowitz. It provides mechanical support to a weakened heart by assisting the left ventricle in pumping blood. LVADs are commonly used as a bridge to heart transplantation or as a long-term therapy for patients with advanced heart failure.
Heartstrings Unleashed: The Extraordinary Journey of Adrian Kantrowitz
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