A comparative study between flow visualization and computational fluid dynamic analysis for the sun medical centrifugal blood pump.

abstract：:Clinical data from 120 adult patients with genetically undifferentiated polycystic kidney disease who had been followed up for more than 3 months (range 3-172) were reviewed in order to try to identify clinical indicators that might predict deterioration in renal function. They were split into two groups dependent on ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Griveas I,Bishop K,World M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcome predictors of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients who undergo mitral valve surgery remain unknown. This study aimed to retrospectively review valvular surgery in patients who received an IABP to identify the predictors of failure of IABP support and anticipate the necessary therapy. This retrospec...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liang M,Wang C,Feng K,Chen G,Wang K,Wu Z

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation is a potential treatment for right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction. However, RVOT implantation site varies among subjects and the success of the procedure depends on RVOT morphology selection. The aim of this study was to use in vitro testing to establish percutan...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Vismara R,Laganà K,Migliavacca F,Schievano S,Coats L,Taylor A,Bonhoeffer P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albumin-coated Amberlite XAD-7 has been previously shown to be blood compatible in in vitro hemoperfusion experiments whith human blood. In this study, the preliminary results are reported on single hemoperfusions with albumin-coated XAD-7 resin in four patients with acute liver failure. The mean platelet count was 11...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hughes R,Ton HY,Langley P,Davies M,Hanid MA,Mellon P,Silk DB,Williams R

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artificial cells are prepared in the laboratory for medical and biotechnological applications. Encapsulated cells are being studied for the treatment of diabetes, liver failure, and other conditions. More recently, there have been extensive studies into the use of encapsulated genetically engineered cells for gene the...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Chang TM

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To expand the usage of the centrifugal pump (CP) in open heart surgery, we performed two studies. In the first, we evaluated pulsatile flow in the CP. In vitro pump performance of the Terumo Capiox pump (TCP) and the Sarns Delphin pump (SDP) and increase of free hemoglobin (mg/dl) after driving 6 h were investigated u...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nishida H,Koyanagi H,Endo M,Suzuki S,Oshiyama H,Nojiri C,Fukasawa H,Akutsu T

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important factors that seems to be involved in total hip replacement is periprosthetic osteolysis. As it is well documented that several interleukins (ILs) are triggered in periprosthetic osteolysis, this article investigates the role of five ILs in primary and replacement total hip arthroplasty, under...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Beraudi A,Stea S,Cremonini S,Visentin M,Toni A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporary and immediately usable vascular access is a vital need in treating uremic patients. Subclavian vein cannulation, although a major progress, has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Accordingly, for the last 2.5 years the authors have been developing an alternative technique consisting of...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Canaud B,Beraud JJ,Joyeux H,Mion C

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bovine pericardium is a widely utilized biomaterial. Usually, after harvesting, it is advantageous that the pericardium be immersed in glycerol to improve its shelf life. This can induce some degree of toxicity in the material. The studies were performed in compliance with the rules of ISO 10993 and OECD 487, in the b...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Rodas AC,Maizato MJ,Leirner AA,Pitombo RN,Polakiewicz B,Beppu MM,Higa OZ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrolyzed water accelerated the healing of full-thickness cutaneous wounds in rats, but only anode chamber water (acid pH or neutralized) was effective. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), also produced by electrolysis, was ineffective, suggesting that these types of electrolyzed water enhance wound healing by a mechanism un...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yahagi N,Kono M,Kitahara M,Ohmura A,Sumita O,Hashimoto T,Hori K,Ning-Juan C,Woodson P,Kubota S,Murakami A,Takamoto S

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred and forty-two serum ferritin determinations were performed in 144 patients on chronic intermittent hemodialysis treatment with intravenous iron substitution and/or oral iron substitution. Iron substitution should be done individually according to regular serum ferritin determinations. Intravenous iron sub...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Müller HA,Schneider H,Hövelborn U,Streicher E

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the relationship of certain clinical variables (including bradykinin [BK] release and dialysis membrane) to initial mean arterial pressure (MAP) reduction in 47 patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in an intensive care unit. The pretreatment MAP was 84 +/- 14 mm Hg for the group a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Stoves J,Goode NP,Visvanathan R,Jones CH,Shires M,Will EJ,Davison AM

更新日期：2001-12-01 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：:Testing failed to detect free isocyanates in dialyzer rinses or significant levels of immunoglobulin E antibodies to isocyanate-protein conjugates in the serum of individuals reacting during hemodialysis with dialyzers containing Cuprophan membranes. Extended immunization of rabbits with Limulus lysate-reactive materi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Butcher BT,Reed MA,O'Neil CE,Leech S,Pearson FC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a small number of English hospitals provide postcardiotomy venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and there are doubts about its efficacy and safety. The aim of this service evaluation was to determine local survival rates and report on patient demographics. This was a retrospective service ev...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Charlesworth M,Garcia M,Head L,Barker JM,Ashworth AD,Barnard JB,Feddy L,Venkateswaran RV

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:Rotary ventricular assist devices (VADs) are primarily used during surgery and short-term postoperative assistance. There are issues involving the use of rotary VADs including the behavior of flow emanating from the assist device which might induce flow irregularities that could potentially lead to stroke or cerebrova...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Manning KB,Miller GE

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we have developed an implantable electronics unit (IEU) for driving an undulation pump-left ventricular assist device (UP-LVAD). The IEU consists of a pump driver, three series-connected lithium ion batteries (1800 mAh), a charger, and a transcutaneous information transmission system. These electronic s...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Okamoto E,Makino T,Inoue Y,Tanaka S,Yasuda T,Nakamura M,Saito I,Abe Y,Chinzei T,Isoyama T,Mochiizuki S,Imachi K,Mitamura Y

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insults sustained by transplanted livers (hepatectomy, hypothermic preservation, and normothermic reperfusion) could compromise hepatic function. Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a physiologic gaseous signaling molecule, like nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). We examined the effect of diallyl disulfide as a H₂S...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Balaban CL,Rodriguez JV,Guibert EE

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A physiological controller is a key component to optimize the performance of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) from short term to long term (10-20 years). The difficulties of its design lie in the inaccurate modeling of any particular human cardiovascular system because of limited knowledge, the large fluctuatio...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wu Y,Allaire PE,Tao G,Adams M,Liu Y,Wood H,Olsen DB

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to characterize changes in hepatic venous pressures in patients with chronic hepatitis C. The histology and laboratory data from patients with chronic hepatitis C who underwent a transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) and hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement were analyzed. Portal hypert...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Khurana S,Simcox T,Twaddell W,Drachenberg C,Flasar M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In chronic cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays an increasingly important role for children as the shortage of suitable donor hearts increases waiting time on the transplant list. We report our experience with the paracorporal Berlin Heart EXCOR System (Berlin Heart AG, Berlin, Germany) used as a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Schweiger M,Schrempf J,Sereinigg M,Prenner G,Tscheliessnigg KH,Wasler A,Krumnikel J,Gamillschegg A,Knez I

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:Different methods are used, clinically and experimentally, to assist severely impaired heart function by means of skeletal muscle. The efficiency of these methods is restricted by skeletal muscle losing strength after transpositioning and during conditioning and not being sufficiently resistant to fatigue. This is mai...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lanmüller H,Sauermann S,Unger E,Schnetz G,Mayr W,Bijak M,Girsch W

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein adsorption and platelet adhesion are two important biological processes arising at the blood prosthetic interface. The effect of certain antibiotics, namely, neomycin, gentamicin, ampicillin, penicillin-G, and streptomycin to modulate the albumin polycarbonate surface interaction was investigated using 125I al...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Chandy T,Sharma CP

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was the investigation of the usability and ergonomics of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in everyday usage. Patients with four different VAD types were observed. After implantation, instruction, and discharge from the hospital, the patients returned on a regular basis to the outpatient clin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Geidl L,Zrunek P,Deckert Z,Zimpfer D,Sandner S,Wieselthaler G,Schima H

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We made miniature modules filled with artificial oxygenator hollow fibers and conducted a simple experiment to study the effect of different membrane structures on the blood. Three types of modules were made: one filled with polyolefin, one filled with polypropylene, and a blank module. The 3 modules were connected th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nishida H,Shibuya M,Endo M,Koyanagi H

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malnutrition is a common feature seen in chronic dialysis patients, and the survival rate of obese patients receiving such treatment is higher than that of lean patients. Irrespective of obesity or diabetes, dialysis patients commonly have insulin resistance, and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular (CV) disea...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tanaka S,Yano S,Sheikh AM,Nagai A,Sugimoto T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To avoid using sensors with low biocompatibility and low durability in implantable total artificial heart (TAH) systems, the authors previously proposed a new method for estimating instantaneous values of flow rate and pressure head on the basis of voltage, current, and rotational speed in a motor driven centrifugal p...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tanaka A,Yoshizawa M,Abe K,Takeda H,Yambe T,Nitta S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients undergoing exchange-transfusion with hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen (O₂) carriers (HBOC), native Hb coexists with newly transfused Hb. The two Hb types share the same arterial and venous PO₂, but their affinities for O₂ vary. A simple spreadsheet model is described aiming at evaluating the contribution of ea...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Samaja M,Terraneo L

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00