Evaluation of the WATCHMAN left atrial appendage closure device.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an increasingly utilized mode of therapy in the management of advanced heart failure, both as bridge to heart transplantation and destination therapy. As MCS becomes more prevalent, it is ever more important to understand the complex hemodynamics of these devices, as...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chung BB,Sayer G,Uriel N

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a proven treatment adjunct for selected patients with heart failure and evidence of ventricular dyssynchrony. When applying most contemporary guidelines the accepted response rate has remained static with up to one-third of patients failing to respond. Empiric lateral/postero...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sohal M,Chen Z,Sammut E,Jackson T,Behar J,Carr-White G,Razavi R,Rinaldi CA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The slow adoption of innovation into healthcare calls into question the manner of evidence generation for medical technology. This paper identifies potential reasons for this including a lack of attention to human factors, poor evaluation of economic benefits, lack of understanding of the existing healthca...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Borsci S,Uchegbu I,Buckle P,Ni Z,Walne S,Hanna GB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although implanted for over 40 years, finger prostheses have failed to match the success achieved by artificial hip and knee prostheses, despite a myriad of designs having been proposed and implanted. This article looks at the currently available designs of metacarpophalangeal prosthesis, both single-piece and multico...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Joyce TJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is a pervasive and difficult heart rhythm problem for more than 3 million Americans. Patients are plagued by myriad symptoms and are exposed to the risk of stroke. Attempts to restore normal rhythm with drug therapy have been largely unsuccessful and the complications associated with long-term anti...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Saltman AE

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemic stroke is caused by occlusion of a cerebral artery, resulting in loss of brain tissue and neurologic deficits. However, a portion of the ischemic brain can be salvaged if blood flow is restored within an appropriate time frame. The past year has seen the publication of five positive randomized controlle...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Wallace AN,Kansagra AP,McEachern J,Moran CJ,Cross DT 3rd,Derdeyn CP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral stents are used in a variety of urological diseases and procedures. The majority of patients with indwelling ureteral stents experience bothersome symptoms and are at increased risk for urinary tract infection. Stent encrustation and the associated complications can also result in significant patient morbidit...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chew BH,Duvdevani M,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Devices for support of patients with liver failure are of two types: bioartificial livers and artificial livers. Bioartificial livers include hepatocytes in bioreactors to provide both excretory and synthetic liver functions. Artificial livers use nonliving components to remove toxins of liver failure, supply nutrient...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Carpentier B,Ash SR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Decreasing radiation exposure of the cardiac catheterization laboratory staff is critical for minimizing radiation-related adverse outcomes and can be accomplished by decreasing patient dose and by shielding. Areas covered: protection from ionizing radiation can be achieved with architectural, equipment-mo...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Karatasakis A,Brilakis ES

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rescue of autogenous angioaccess for hemodialysis can be performed surgically or radiologically. For the latter, there is current debate as to whether a mechanical hydrodynamic device confers a clinical advantage over a rotational thrombectomy. The evaluated article describes a single center retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Hossain MA,Chung R,Frampton AE,Chemla ES

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug eluting stents and particularly the fully bioresorbable drug-eluting scaffolds herald a new era in percutaneous treatment of coronary artery disease. There has been tremendous progress in drug eluting stents with fully biodegradable coating polymers and polymer-free devices with reservoir technology planting the ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Tenekecioglu E,Bourantas C,Abdelghani M,Zeng Y,Silva RC,Tateishi H,Sotomi Y,Onuma Y,Yılmaz M,Serruys PW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate (MTX) is the cornerstone of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and is widely used both as first-line therapy and as an important component of long-term therapy. Although subcutaneous MTX is typically delivered orally, parenteral administration offers benefits with respect to tolerability and systemi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Schiff M,Jaffe J,Freundlich B,Madsen P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior vena cava filters are widely accepted for pulmonary embolic prophylaxis in high-risk patients with contraindications to anticoagulation. While long-term complications have been associated with permanent filters, retrievable filters are now available and have resulted in the rapid expansion of this technology....

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Murphy EH,Johnson ED,Kopchok GE,Fogarty TJ,Arko FR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ovation stent-graft uncouples the steps of fixation and sealing via a pair of polymer-filled inflatable rings. Apart from the well-documented early results, newer data emerged for mid-term results of Ovation and are presented in this review. AREAS COVERED:Aim of this article was to report all current ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Koutsoumpelis A,Georgakarakos E,Tasopoulou KM,Kontopodis N,Argyriou C,Georgiadis GS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Percutaneous transcatheter balloon angioplasty has evolved to the current mainstay treatment for salvage of dysfunctional dialysis access. Nonetheless, it is frequently associated with recurrent vessel restenosis and the need for multiple repeat treatments in order to maintain hemodynamic patency. Cutting-...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kitrou P,Spiliopoulos S,Karnabatidis D,Katsanos K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Catheter directed interventions (CDIs) have evolved over the past decade in an attempt to reduce the complications of systemic thrombolysis, while providing equivalent therapeutic benefits.Areas covered: CDIs include a wide array of catheters that incorporate ultrasound technology, the infusion of thromb...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Abou Ali AN,Saadeddin Z,Chaer RA,Avgerinos ED

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately one-third of all ischemic strokes and the ensuing health and economic burden can be attributed to the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF). The global prevalence of AF continues to rise, thus making it by far the most common diagnosed cardiac arrhythmia. Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LA...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Obeid S,Nietlispach F,Meier B

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, surface modification of implant devices by immobilization of biological molecules is discussed. A brief introduction to the development of biomolecular surface science is presented, followed by a review of current activities in selected fields. Bone-contacting devices and some cardiovascular implant de...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Morra M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implantable wireless sensors have been used for real-time monitoring of chemicals and physical conditions of bones, tendons and muscles to diagnose and study orthopedic diseases and injuries. Due to the importance of these sensors in orthopedic care, a critical review, which not only analyzes the underlyin...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Karipott SS,Nelson BD,Guldberg RE,Ong KG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgeons often encounter the challenge of treating acquired abdominal wall defects following abdominal surgery. The current standard of practice is to repair most defects using permanent synthetic mesh material. Mesh augments the strength of the weakened abdominal wall fascia and enables the hernia repair to be perfor...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Bellows CF,Alder A,Helton WS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver biology, liver disease and its management present a myriad of challenges to clinicians. Difficulties arise in determining liver functional capacity, which must be effectively measured in a quantitative reproducible manner. Measurement of indocyanine green (ICG) clearance, an exceptional tool that has been used f...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mobley CM,Zarrinpar A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmyocardial revascularization, using the US FDA-approved holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser system, is a surgical option for patients with debilitating angina caused by diffuse coronary artery disease in areas of the heart not amenable to complete revascularization using conventional treatments. Incre...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Allen KB

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The market for hemodialysis machines, the background, the current products of manufacturers and the features of hemodialysis machines are described in this article. In addition to the established companies and their products, Chinese manufacturers, and new developments for home hemodialysis, are outlined based on publ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Polaschegg HD

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Sleep assessment devices are essential for the detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of sleep disorders. This paper provides a state-of-the-art review and comparison of sleep assessment devices and a market analysis.Areas covered: Hardware devices are classified into contact and contactless devices. For e...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ibáñez V,Silva J,Navarro E,Cauli O

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant biliary obstruction results in jaundice, often with symptoms that decrease the quality of life. Biliary stent placement has largely supplanted surgical bypass for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction. Traditional rigid plastic stents are commonly used, inexpensive and easily removed, although with lim...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ferreira LE,Baron TH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Amplatzer Duct Occluder is a novel device designed to allow for the transcatheter closure of virtually all sized patent ductus arteriosuses. Prior technologies have been cumbersome and challenging to deploy with somewhat less than ideal closure rates associated with their use. This article summarizes the present k...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Pass RH

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional hemostatic technologies utilized in thyroid surgery include clamp-and-tie, clips and monopolar and bipolar diathermy. Over the last decade, there has been a major shift towards utilizing newer hemostatic technologies, most notably the electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing systems (EBVS) and the Harmonic S...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Butskiy O,Wiseman SM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of catheter ablation has revolutionized the treatment of supraventricular cardiac arrhythmias, including in the last few years, atrial fibrillation. The discovery of electrically active sleeves of atrial myocardium extending into the pulmonary veins has led to the development of pulmonary vein ostial ablati...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Shah D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep brain stimulation has emerged rapidly as an effective therapy for movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation includes an implanted brain electrode and a pacemaker-like implanted pulse generator. The clinical application of deep brain stimulation proceeded in the absence of clear understandings of its mechanisms o...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Grill WM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article investigates various neural machine interfaces for voluntary control of externally powered upper-limb prostheses. Epidemiology of upper limb amputation, as well as prescription and follow-up studies of externally powered upper-limb prostheses are discussed. The use of electromyographic interfaces and peri...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ohnishi K,Weir RF,Kuiken TA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00