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How Could a Heart Pump Be as Effective as a Transplant?

A new experimental device to help a failing heart is awaiting FDA approval, but it has already helped save the life of one woman who agreed to test it. When ABC News met Salina Gonzales in January, her heart was attached to a revolutionary new pump that had been keeping her alive. When we followed up on her story, we found out that the pump had done a lot more than buy her some time until she could receive a transplant. To learn more about the pump and which medical centers are currently...Full Story
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