David Hyder Watkins
Physician at Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA

License number
Colorado 10238
Issued Date
Jul 2, 1940
Renew Date
May 31, 1989
Expiration Date
May 31, 1989
Type
Physician
Address
Address
6039 N Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

Professional information

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Heart Assist Method And Catheter

US Patent:
3995617, Dec 7, 1976
Filed:
May 31, 1972
Appl. No.:
5/258272
Inventors:
David H. Watkins - Des Moines IA
Erwin J. Klink - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61M 103
US Classification:
128 1D
Abstract:
Method and device for augmenting the action of an ailing heart having an incompetent aortic valve or incompetent left ventricle wherein blood is directly sucked from the left ventricle, while blocking flow to the aorta, and then upon reverse cycle, the blood removed is forced into the aorta, while blocking flow back into the left ventricle.