For widespread use, permanent implantable circulatory support requires a reliable, user-friendly device with freedom from powerline infection. Our early experience with the Jarvik 2000 heart suggests that rigid fixation and the vascularity of scalp skin promote healing and reduce the risk of driveline infection.
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