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Real-Time Detection of Circulating Thrombi in an Extracorporeal Circuit Using Doppler Ultrasound: In-Vitro Proof of Concept Study

Abstract Background Thromboembolic stroke continues to be by far the most common severe adverse event in patients supported with mechanical circulatory assist devices. Feasibility of using Doppler ultrasound to detect..

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PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF CONTINUOUS-FLOW LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES

Abstract Background Within the past ten years, continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADS) have replaced pulsatile-flow LVADs as the standard of care for both destination therapy and bridging patients to..

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Perioperative use of the intra-aortic balloon pump

Abstract Purpose of review  Intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) has been the most widely used device to help patients recover from circulatory disorder mainly because of cardiogenic shock; however, no evidence-based..

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