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Heart Care

Heart failure patient is ‘a new man’ with implant that takes over pumping

Michael Kelly is the first person to receive a LVAD implant at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2024
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  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • Care on the Coast

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  • heart care
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  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • Care on the Coast

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