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An artificial heart maker in Tucson, Ariz., has raised $14 million to go small with its temporary Total Artificial Heart. Syncardia wants to build a 50cc version of the device. SWK Holdings Corporation contributed $10 million to this round. SWK is a publicly traded, specialized finance company with a focus on the global healthcare sector. […]