摘要 |
A device for epicardial support and/or the assuming of cardiac activity havi ng a double membrane (1) consisting of an elastic inner membrane (2) and a non-expandabl e outer membrane (3) as well as a closed cavity (4) formed therebetween which can be inflated and deflated by means of a fluid. With the objective of further developing a device of the type as indicated at the outset so that same can more simply a nd at substantially lesser risk administer medication to the pericardial sac, a second cavity (7) having a fluid-permeable wall limiting the second cavity (7) to the hear t is provided at the inward facing side (6) of the inner membrane (2) to the hear t (5) with this second cavity (7) being able to be filled with a fluid through a separa te fluid line (9) from outside the patient's body or fluid from within the body being able to be drained out.
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