The Abbreviation for a Mechanical Pump to Assist a Weakened

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The abbreviation for a mechanical pump to assist a weakened heart is LVAD.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the body protected by the rib cage, containing the lungs and heart among other organs.

Liver

A vital organ that performs critical functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Primary Bronchi

The major air passages that diverge from the lower end of the trachea and enter the lungs to facilitate respiration.

Heart

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contractions.