Abstract:217Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc | Braz J Cardiovasc SurgRev Bras Cir Cardiovasc 2013;28(2):217- Abstract Objective: Heart failure is currently one of the most common hospitalization causes. Several chronic circulatory assist devices have been tested and are highly complex. The objective is the description of a pulsatile endoprosthesis capable of applying a chronic pulse within the descending aorta, similar to that produced by intra-aortic balloon.Methods: Pulsatile stents composed of nickel-titanium were built and … Show more
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