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Cheney and His LVAD

Yesterday it was announced that former vice president Dick Cheney received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).  A LVAD is designed to help patients with end-stage congestive heart failure (CHF). 
CHF occurs when the pumping capacity of the heart is diminished to the point where there is insufficient blood flow to the body.  CHF can result [...]

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