Angiographic and pathological studies on regression of coronary atherosclerosis of FH patients who received LDL-apheresis treatment.

abstract：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has long been the sole means of mechanical support for pediatric patients with end-stage cardiac failure, but has a high waitlist mortality and a reported survival to hospital discharge of less than 50%. The purpose of this study was to compare waitlist mortality and survival...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Jeewa A,Manlhiot C,McCrindle BW,Van Arsdell G,Humpl T,Dipchand AI

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantable ventricular assist devices have proven efficacious as a bridge to transplantation and as a bridge to recovery. Although current indications for use of assist devices are somewhat limited, they are likely to expand in the upcoming years, including their use as destination therapy for end-stage heart failure...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hampton CR,Verrier ED

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this pilot study, we assessed the feasibility of using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for in vivo measurement of skeletal muscle ventricle (SMV) tissue blood flow. In 4 dogs, with SMVs prepared from their latissimus dorsi muscle, we quantified SMV tissue blood flow by PET and related it to the tissue fl...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Singh TP,Greer K,Muzik O,Hammond RL,Stephenson LW,Di Carli MF

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacologic agents and other non-protein-bound compounds smaller than 5,000 daltons have the potential to be removed by continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH). A proposed method for estimating drug clearance by CAVH (ClCAVH) equates ultrafiltrate clearance to the product of the sieving coefficient and the av...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Horton MW,Godley PJ,Moore ES,Fineg J,Gillespie WR

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For some time now researchers have argued the efficacy of pulsatile versus nonpulsatile hemodynamic support. Pulsatile systems, while providing a more physiological pumping source, are burdened with a multiparametric output function that can greatly affect the utility of such ventricular assist device (VAD) support. A...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mills TC,Ott RA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jaundice is characterized by an excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the blood and tissues. A novel approach to reduce plasma levels of bilirubin by blocking its enterohepatic circulation was investigated. The treatment consisted of oral administration of immobilized bilirubin oxidase, which could oxidize bilirubin ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Soltys PJ,Mullon C,Langer R

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies for targeting cytotoxic conjugates to tumor cells are currently being evaluated together with extracorporeal affinity adsorption. The aim of the adsorption was to reduce undesired side effects in normal organs and to increase the tumor-to-normal tissue ratios. This technique is also applicable to...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mårtensson L,Nilsson R,Sjögren HO,Strand SE,Tennvall J

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclosporine (CyA) has an immunosuppressive effect that might suggest a therapeutic role in idiopathic glomerular conditions. We focused on the optimization of CyA treatment control in patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome by using trough-level CyA measurements (C0) and the 2-h postdose levels (C2). Twenty-two p...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Griveas I,Visvardis G,Papadopoulou D,Nakopolou L,Karanikas E,Gogos K,Stavianoudakis G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop a method for making percutaneous devices that have high biocompatibility and do not induce downgrowth of epidermal cells, we prepared a partial decellularized dermis (DD)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) complex (PDPC) with a PMMA rod firmly stabilized inside. The porcine decellularized tissue was chosen be...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nam K,Matsushima R,Kimura T,Fujisato T,Kishida A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 5 years, 12 patients received ventricular assist devices (VADs) while in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock. There were 7 male and 5 female patients ranging in age from 22 to 73 years (average age, 54). Eight patients underwent surgery for valve replacements, 3 for coronary artery bypass graftings, and 1 f...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Murakami T,Nakayama H,Irie H,Kino K,Hisamochi K,Koomoto T,Takagaki M,Sugawara E,Senoo Y,Teramoto S

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major restrictions to the transport of solute and solvent across the peritoneum are the limited peritoneal blood flow, area and permeability. Recent investigations have demonstrated that several vasoactive drugs influence transport parameters. Isoproterenol, nitroprusside, dipyridamole and dopamine exemplify drugs...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Maher JF

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is one of the complications associated with infective endocarditis. However, there are no previous case reports in the literature describing mycotic SMA aneurysm after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. We describe the case of a 31-year-old male...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Motomura T,Bruckner B,Leon-Becerril J,Anaya-Ayala JE,de Rienzo-Madero B,Bismuth J,Bunge R,Irwin S,Loebe M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to determine whether porcine islets encapsulated in hollow fibers made of AN69 copolymer can correct hyperglycemia in diabetic mice and provide normal tolerance to a glucose challenge. In vitro perifusion of hollow fibers demonstrated the rapid kinetics of insulin release in response to gluc...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Delaunay C,Darquy S,Honiger J,Capron F,Rouault C,Reach G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study is to measure the volume of homologous blood needed for one pediatric patient during his hospital stay. Over a 4-month period, all the patients operated upon with a blood prime or requiring blood transfusion during their hospital stay were included in this study.The cardiopulmonary bypass protocol...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Durandy Y

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few instruments are currently available to test mitral valve function in an ex vivo state due to the technical difficulties involved. To investigate the native ex vivo mitral valve or prosthetic mitral valve with chordae, we developed a mitral valve adapter with an annulus suturing portion and 2 papillary muscle sutur...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Katoh T,Ikeda N,Nishi K,Gohra H,Hamano K,Noda H,Fujimura Y,Esato K

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the microvessels in bulbar conjunctiva, we conducted an experiment in goat with a pneumatically driven left heart bypass pump, which was replaced with an undulation pump-left ventricle assist device for 9 days. Three flow patterns were tested: complete pulsatile, continuous, and percentage of pulsatile. We st...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Dobsák P,Novakova M,Baba A,Vasku J,Isoyama T,Saito I,Abe Y,Chinzei T,Imachi K

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The trend in neural prostheses using selective nerve stimulation for electrical stimulation therapies is headed toward single-part systems having a large number of working electrodes (WEs), each of which selectively stimulate neural tissue or record neural response (NR). The present article reviews the electrochemical...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Pečlin P,Mehle A,Karpe B,Rozman J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wall shear stress on the pump casing cover was measured using a surface-mounted hot-film sensor. In addition, the shear stress distribution in the pump was qualitatively investigated by means of oil-film visualization. The characteristics of shear stress in the pump are discussed, including the results on the oil-film...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mizunuma H,Nakajima R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop an effective hybrid bioartificial liver (BAL) device, the material of the scaffold is very important to support hepatocytes that have both growth ability and hepatic differentiated functions. In this study we used paper (Kimwipe, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Roswell, GA, U.S.A.) as a scaffold. Primary hepatocytes ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mizuguchi T,Mitaka T,Sato F,Mochizuki Y,Hirata K

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myristoyl gelatin (MG) retains its gel structure at temperatures above body temperature without any crosslinking. As a coating material, MG adheres well to polyester fibers, and the outermost layers of the sealant that are in contact with blood or surrounding tissue become hydrophilic. We produced MG-impregnated knitt...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sasajima T,Inaba M,Azuma N,Goh K,Koshiko S,Kubo Y,Miyamoto K,Tokita M,Komai T

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate whether acellular endocardium can be used as a useful biomaterial for the intima of engineered small-caliber vascular grafts. Fresh endocardium was harvested from the swine left atrium and was decellularized by digestion with the decellularization solution of Triton X-100 and SDS containing DNa...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wang F,Guan X,Wu T,Qiao J,Han Z,Wu J,Yu X,You Q

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many years, it was thought that nonpulsatile perfusion produced physiological and circulatory abnormalities. Since 1977, Yukihiko Nosé and his colleagues have challenged this misconception. Toward that end, they did show that if a 20% higher blood flow uses more than that required for a pulsatile blood pump, then ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nosé Y,Kawahito K,Nakazawa T

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports preliminary results of pilot studies of a new implantable two channel drop foot stimulator. The stimulator consists of an externally worn transmitter inductively coupled to an implanted receiver unit located in the lower leg, lateral and distal to the knee. The receiver is connected to electrodes ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kenney L,Bultstra G,Buschman R,Taylor P,Mann G,Hermens H,Holsheimer J,Nene A,Tenniglo M,van der Aa H,Hobby J

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this clinical study is to determine whether correlation exists among cerebral and renal near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements, renal Doppler ultrasonography parameters (resistive index, peak systolic velocity), and early postoperative clinical outcomes following cardiac surgery in neonates an...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Örmeci T,Alkan-Bozkaya T,Özyüksel A,Ersoy C,Ündar A,Akçevin A,Türkoğlu H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten dialysis patients were followed in a prospective study to determine the neurotoxicity of metabolites in the middle molecule (MM) molecular weight (mol wt) range of 500-200 daltons/molecule. In the absence of readily available direct serum measurements of MM concentrations, a theoretically calculated dialysis index...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Milutinovic J,Babb AL,Eschbach JW,Follette WC,Graefe U,Strand MJ,Scribner BH

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in plasma sodium (Na) concentration during hemodialysis were predicted by changes in Na concentration of the dialysate at equilibrium with the plasma, according to the formula C't = CD - (CD - C'0) [(V0 - QFt)/V0]A/QF, where C'0 and C't are the Na concentration of the dialysate at equilibrium with the plasma a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Man NK,Petitclerc T,Tien NQ,Jehenne G,Funck-Brentano JL

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early in 1956, the first model of a biological artificial liver, using a live dog's liver incorporated in a cross-hemodialyzer, was placed in an experimental animal with portocaval encephalopathy. This "biological artificial liver," a hybrid artificial liver in the present terminology, was the first in the world. In O...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hori M

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the development of a totally implantable ventricular assist system (VAS), we have been developing the vibrating flow pump (VFP), which can generate oscillated blood flow with a relative high frequency (10-50 Hz) for a totally implantable system. In this study, the effects of left ventricular assistance with this u...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nitta S,Yambe T,Kobayashi S,Hashimoto H,Yoshizawa M,Mastuki H,Tabayashi K,Takeda H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coil-type silicone membrane oxygenators can only be used with roller blood pumps due to the resistance from the high blood flow. Therefore, during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment, the combination of a roller pump and an oxygenator with a high blood flow resistance will induce severe hemolysis, whi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Motomura T,Maeda T,Kawahito S,Matsui T,Ichikawa S,Ishitoya H,Kawamura M,Nishimura I,Shinohara T,Oestmann D,Glueck J,Kawaguchi Y,Sato K,Nosé Y

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sensitivity of liver allografts to even minimal periods of ischemia currently limits the duration of hepatic preservation prior to liver transplantation. This study evaluates the role of activated carbon hemoperfusion (ACH) for assisting the recovery of canine livers ischemically damaged by a 20-min occlusion of t...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Toledo-Pereyra LH

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00