Abstract Rotary Blood Pump (RBP) is a commonly used ventricular assist device. However, the constant speed operation of the blood pump leads to a reduction of blood flow pulsatility, which..
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In cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), roller and centrifugal pumps have been the mainstays for decades, each with unique benefits and challenges. However, these traditional blood pumps come with inherent pressure-related risks..
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Abstract Background Hemocompatibility remains the dominant challenge in rotary blood pumps, and more information on the relationship between individual pump design features, hemodynamics, and blood trauma in various operation conditions..
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Abstract Objective: Conventional mock circulatory loops (MCLs) cannot replicate realistic hemodynamic conditions without inducing blood trauma. This constrains in-vitro hemocompatibility examinations of blood pumps to static test loops that do..
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Abstract The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices is a viable therapeutic treatment option for patients with congestive heart failure. Ventricular assist devices, cavopulmonary assist devices, and total artificial..
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Trends From 2002 to 2017 Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has grown in its application since its first clinical description in the 1970s. The technology has been used to support a..
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