Concept design and In Vitro evaluation of a novel dynamic displacement Ventricular Assist Device

Concept design and In Vitro evaluation of a novel dynamic displacement Ventricular Assist Device

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are mechanical pumps used to off-load a deceased heart, primarily in late stage congestive heart failure patients. VAD employment may facilitate cardiac recovery, but most often provides time before a suitable heart transplant can be found. Lately, long term use VAD...

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Main Author: Stenberg, Mattias
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: KTH, Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH) 2006
Subjects:
Ventricular Assist Devices
artificial heart
heart failure
InVitro evaluation
Medical engineering
Medicinsk teknik
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