- The HeartMate II® is implanted alongside a patient’s native heart and designed to take over the pumping ability of the weakened heart’s left ventricle
- The device is placed just below the diaphragm in the abdomen
- It is attached to the aorta from the natural heart, leaving natural circulation in place while providing all of the energy necessary to propel blood throughout the body
- An external, wearable system that includes a controller and batteries is attached via an external driveline
- A power cable connects the device to a small monitor, a power base unit
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