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What is the likelihood a child with a Berlin Heart will be bridged to transplant?

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What is the likelihood a child with a Berlin Heart will be bridged to transplant?

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Dr. Fraser: We don’t really know the answer to that right now. We are collecting data and our perception is about three-quarters of the children that are supported with the Berlin Heart are successfully bridged to transplant, but that is very preliminary information and that is why we are investigating. Is the Berlin Heart the most promising thing that you have seen? Dr. Fraser: I would not say it is the most promising thing in terms of technology. There are a lot of really interesting technologies being developed. Many very smart people and wonderful cardiac centers are working on small circulatory assist devices at the Texas Medical Center. The Berlin Heart is one that is farther down the track and has already been applied to lots of people around the world successfully. It’s kind of at the head of the pack right now in terms of experience and that is very attractive to me to help take care of these children. Is there a certain type of candidate that would be better than others to re

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