Thoratec appoints new cardiovascular group president

Aug 20, 2002

Interventional firm Thoratec of Pleasanton, CA, has named Jeffrey Nelson president of its cardiovascular division. Nelson, formerly of Philips Medical Systems, will be responsible for Thoratec’s heart assist device and vascular graft businesses.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 21, 2002
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