The Clinical Department Head for the Heart Centre, Dr. Marc Pelletier says the surgical procedures are becoming more complex and this new technology is a game changer because it helps patients get off the heart-lung machine easier and helps their heart function better and stronger after the surgery.
The new machines are considered crucial to open heart surgeries.
The Regional Hospital Foundation has announced The Give has reached 86 per cent of its 750 thousand dollar goal with 100 thousand dollars still to be raised.
