SynCardia Systems, Inc. (http://www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart, announced today that on March 7, Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA, discharged its first Total Artificial Heart patient home using the Freedom® portable driver.
"We expect Mr. Martino to be able to exercise, visit with friends and family, and lead a relatively normal life now that he is home," said cardiologist Dr. John Herre, medical director of the Sentara Advanced Heart Failure Program.
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"We expect Mr. Martino to be able to exercise, visit with friends and family, and lead a relatively normal life now that he is home," said cardiologist Dr. John Herre, medical director of the Sentara Advanced Heart Failure Program.
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