Abiomed

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Abiomed

Abiomed (pronounced: /ˈæbɪoʊmɛd/) is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory support. The company's products are designed to enable the heart to rest by improving blood flow and/or performing the pumping of the heart.

Etymology

The name "Abiomed" is derived from the Latin roots "abio-" meaning "life" and "-med" referring to "medicine" or "medical". Thus, the name signifies the company's commitment to providing life-saving medical devices.

History

Abiomed was founded in 1981 by Dr. David M. Lederman, a pioneer in the field of artificial organs. The company's initial focus was on developing an artificial heart, which led to the creation of the AbioCor, the world's first fully implantable artificial heart.

Products

Abiomed's product line includes the Impella series of heart pumps, the most widely used devices of their kind in the world. These devices are designed to provide temporary support for patients with heart failure, allowing the heart to rest and recover.

Related Terms

  • Heart Failure: A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
  • Artificial Heart: A device that replaces the function of the heart in people with severe heart disease.
  • Impella: A type of heart pump developed by Abiomed.
  • AbioCor: The world's first fully implantable artificial heart, developed by Abiomed.

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