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I hope you mean the negativity of the rapid progress of the biventricular devices and assist systems in the USA and the implantable hearts roaring ahead.

I must emphasise that there is no news that Don Esmore is leaving. I merely speculate that his high credibility is this company's best asset and that it would be a major minus if his enthusiasm weakened or he had to acknowledge there was a faster vehicle out there!

. I also speculate that he would/should be the first to let us know if he thinks there are better things available as would every test pilot guinea pig patient!