What is one of the devices that DeBakey developed?
MRI Machine
Ventricular assist device
Artificial heart
Pacemaker
Answer
The ventricular assist device (VAD), a device developed by DeBakey, mechanically assists or replaces the function of a failing heart. It is implanted surgically and helps pump blood from the ventricles to the body, supporting or taking over the heart's pumping function, improving circulation and reducing the workload on the heart.
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