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Masoud Farahmand, Minoo N Kavarana, Phillip M Trusty

    IEEE Transactions on Bio-Medical Engineering
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    Mechanical circulatory support shows promise for failing Fontan circulation. This study identified optimal hydraulic operating regions for cavopulmonary assist devices to improve hemodynamics in single ventricle defects.

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