Demand for and use of functional electrical stimulation systems and conventional orthoses in the spinal lesioned community of the UK.

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：:Central extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is an effective treatment method of cardiogenic shock patients with or without lung failure. However, complications like infection and bleeding are common. The classical implantation approach requires full sternotomy, mobilization of the heart, with the well-known risks of bl...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Weymann A,Sabashnikov A,Patil NP,Mohite PN,Zych B,Garcia Saez D,Popov AF,Simon AR

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic complications during on-pump cardiovascular surgery are often induced by mobilization of atherosclerotic plaques, which is directly related to enhanced wall shear stress. In the present study, we numerically evaluated the impact of dispersive aortic cannulas on aortic blood flow characteristics, with specia...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Assmann A,Gül F,Benim AC,Joos F,Akhyari P,Lichtenberg A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm) is a life-threatening condition. Standard therapy is based on thiamazole, prednisolone, and nonselective beta-blockers. Extracorporeal plasmapheresis is an additional tool for removing circulating thyroxine in patients who do not respond quickly to conventional standard therapy. As th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Koball S,Hickstein H,Gloger M,Hinz M,Henschel J,Stange J,Mitzner S

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapy of terminal heart failure with left ventricular assist devices has become a standard in cardiac surgery. Yet the surgical implantation technique is not standardized and differs from center to center. Complications associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) inflow cannula placement are thrombosis...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hanke JS,Krabatsch T,Rojas SV,Deniz E,Ismail I,Martens A,Shrestha M,Haverich A,Netuka I,Schmitto JD

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma levels of granulocyte elastase in complex with alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor (E-alpha 1-PI) increased during hemodialysis from 110 +/- 10 to 506 +/- 66 micrograms/L using dialyzers made of polyamide, from 95 +/- 2.2 to 211 +/- 54 micrograms/ml with hemophane and from 114 +/- 10 to 203 +/- 25 using dialyzers made...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Haag-Weber M,Schollmeyer P,Hörl WH

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The weight gain of IVOX devices removed from the first 49 human clinical trials patients after from 1 to 29 days of implantation into the venae caval blood stream has been assessed. Each patient had received sufficient systemic heparin to maintain activated clotting times between 150 and 200 s while the IVOX device wa...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Imai H,Schaap RN,Mortensen JD

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was planned to investigate whether part of the energy produced by cardiac contraction to propel blood toward the systemic circulation can be used to increase the coronary flow in systole. Ten devices (I-X) designed to divert laterally part of a flow column (without substantially increasing resistance to flo...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Moulopoulos S,Stamatelopoulos S,Boufas D,Yannopoulos C,Marousis G,Kouvaras G

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A magnetically levitated (maglev) centrifugal blood pump (CBP), intended for use as a ventricular assist device, needs to be highly durable and reliable for long-term use without any mechanical failure. Furthermore, maglev CBPs should be small enough to be implanted into patients of various size and weight. We have de...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Asama J,Shinshi T,Hoshi H,Takatani S,Shimokohbe A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Genius is a convenient single-pass batch hemodialysis system. Dialysate is heated during the preparation phase. Once the container is filled at one of the three available starting temperatures, dialysate cools spontaneously. As dialysate temperature plays an important role in hemodynamic stability, knowledge of th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Dhondt A,Eloot S,Verbeke F,Vanholder R

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:Effect of hemodialysis (HD) on some indices of immune response was studied in nine chronic uremics. Total lymphocyte, OKT4+, and OKT8+ cell numbers significantly decreased during the first 20 min of HD, and they were decreased till the third hour of the procedure, whereas the OKT4+/OKT8+ cell number ratio did not chan...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tchórzewski H,Luciak M,Trznadel K,Majewska E,Pokoca L

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disorders are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the developed world. Cell-based modalities have received considerable scientific attention over the last decade for their potential use in this clinical arena. This review was intended as a brief overview on the subject of therapeutic potent...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Akar AR,Durdu S,Corapcioglu T,Ozyurda U

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：:It has been speculated that testosterone stimulates erythropoiesis. We hypothesized that hemoglobin levels in hemodialysis (HD) patients are associated with serum testosterone concentrations. Testosterone, hemoglobin, and other biochemical parameters were measured in a representative sample of 98 chronic HD patients (...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ekart R,Taskovska M,Hojs N,Bevc S,Hojs R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cybernetics-based concepts can allow for complete independence for paralyzed individuals, including sensory motor recovery. Spinal cord injuries are responsible for a huge stress on health and a financial burden to society. This article focuses on novel procedures such as functional diagnosis for paraplegics and tetra...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Varoto R,Cliquet A Jr

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest in the effects and possible mechanisms of hemodialysis on schizophrenic patients has led to a double-blind evaluation of the effects of plasmapheresis on symptoms of schizophrenia. Also, plasmapheresis was felt to be an invaluable tool for investigating the autoimmune theory of schizophrenia. Patients (n = 10...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Schulz SC,van Kammen DP,Waters R,Klein HG,Balow JE,Bunney WE Jr

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When cavitation occurs near a material surface of a mechanical heart valve (MHV), pits on the surface of the MHV and hemolysis are caused. Therefore, it is very important to investigate the possibility of the occurrence of cavitation in an MHV. To study the possibility of cavitation occurrence in a 25 mm Björk-Shiley ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lee H,Tsukiya T,Homma A,Taenaka Y,Tatsumi E,Takano H

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The power-law based models for predicting shear-induced hemolysis are widely used in the optimization design of blood-contacting devices. However, this category of models has fallen short of accuracy when compared with the results of the in vitro experiments. The aim of this study is to develop an alternative model fr...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Li H,Ruan X,Qian W,Fu X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important present and emerging trend in biomaterials development is the synthesis of polymers which combine capabilities of biologic recognition ("biomimetic") with sensitivity to small environmental changes ("stimuli-responsive"). This short article highlights some of the many opportunities and challenges in this ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hoffman AS

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rotational axis of the centrifugal pump has some associated problems such as blood destruction and sealing between the axis and pump housing. To improve upon these deficits we have developed a new type of blood pump, the magnetic rotary pump (MRP). The MRP has an original design with no rotational axis and no impe...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Naganuma S,Yambe T,Sonobe T,Kobayashi S,Nitta S

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell exclusion is the phenomenon whereby the hematocrit and viscosity of blood decrease in areas of high stress. While this is well known in naturally occurring Poiseuille flow in the human body, it has never previously been shown in Couette flow, which occurs in implantable devices including blood pumps. The high-she...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Leslie LJ,Marshall LJ,Devitt A,Hilton A,Tansley GD

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sponge-type small-diameter vascular grafts were fabricated from a medical-grade polyurethane, Pellethane 2363-80A, by utilization of a salt casting technique. The grafts were compliance matched with a storage modulus of 0.53 +/- 0.08 MPa. The luminal surface of grafts was modified with a thin layer ( approximately 40 ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hsu SH,Sun SH,Chen DC

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly being used as life-saving therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure. The changes in spirometry following LVAD implantation and subsequent unloading of the left ventricle and pulmonary circulation are unknown. In this study, we explored long-term changes i...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mohamedali B,Bhat G,Yost G,Tatooles A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vecuronium is a curaric agent, largely used in anesthesia. Indications as to its employ in uremic patients appear to be debated because of partial renal elimination of the drug. A 52-year-old hemodialyzed woman required transplantectomy for rejection. At awakeness after general anesthesia (induced with fentanyl, propo...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Rollino C,Visetti E,Borsa S,Pignataro A,Pozzato M,Vallero A,Quarello F

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：:The effects of pyridoxalated hemoglobin polyoxyethylene conjugate (PHP) and other hemoglobin-related substances on arterial blood pressure (ABP) and heart rate (HR) were examined. Infusion of PHP and other hemoglobin-related substances elevated ABP and increased HR. The degree of the increase in ABP and HR did not dif...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kida Y,Maeda M,Iwata S,Iwashita Y,Goto K,Nishi K

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have made an eccentric roller type total artificial heart (ERTAH). The ERTAH is a positive-displacement device comparable to a DeBakey roller pump. Its left and right outputs are determined by the size of its blood chambers, and the ratio of its left and right output is almost constant. We focused on an interatrial...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wada H,Fukunaga S,Watari M,Sakai H,Sugawara Y,Ochikubo H,Imai K,Shibamura H,Orihashi K,Sueda T,Matsuura Y

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous femoral venoarterial (VA) or jugular venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can result in delivery of hypoxic blood to the brain, coronaries, and upper extremities. Additionally, VA-ECMO by percutaneous femoral artery cannulation may compromise perfusion to the lower limbs. Use of near...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wong JK,Smith TN,Pitcher HT,Hirose H,Cavarocchi NC

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stents are small, usually metallic tubes that are intended to prop open arteries blocked with atherosclerotic plaques. While stents have been used successfully in recent years, they still suffer from failure due to development of new tissue in stented segment (restenosis). Variations in the failure rates associated wi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Frank AO,Walsh PW,Moore JE Jr

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00