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CECERE … Surgeons at the MUHC have successfully implanted a new kind of mechanical heart in two patients, the first time this new technology has been used in Canada. This new mechanical heart will allow some patients' damaged hearts to recover their normal function, and will reduce the need for heart transplants. This "bridge-to-recovery" technology promises to revolutionize the management of heart failure. The MUHC is one of only a handful of Canadian hospitals capable of installing the new mechanical hearts"This new technology allows the patient's own heart to recover its normal function, thereby avoiding a heart transplant altogether," says Dr. Renzo Cecere, Director of the Mechanical Assist Program and Surgical Director of the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program of the MUHC. Dr. Cecere was recently nominated "Personality of the Year" by the CIBPA at the President’s Cocktail which was held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Center in December. In the photo we see from left Mr. Mario Galella, President Canadian Italian Foundation, Jean Vacchino, Membre Emerite, Dr. Renzo Cecere, Tony Capobianco, Dean of the Cibpa, Giancarlo Biferali, Director Cibpa, and Vince Giangaspero, Member Emeritus. www.pappajo.net
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