Treatment of thyrotoxic crisis with plasmapheresis and single pass albumin dialysis: a case report.

abstract：:Different from the existing tissue engineering strategies, rapid prototyping (RP) techniques aim to automatically produce complex organs directly from computer-aided design freeform models with high resolution and sophistication. Analogous to building a nuclear power plant, cell biology (especially, renewable stem cel...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wang X

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores a quantitative evaluation of blood damage that occurs in a continuous flow left ventricular assist device due to fluid stress. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is used to track the shear stress history of 388 particle streaklines. The accumulation of shear and exposure time is integrated...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Song X,Throckmorton AL,Wood HG,Antaki JF,Olsen DB

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro cardiovascular device performance evaluation in a mock circulation loop (MCL) is a necessary step prior to in vivo testing. A MCL that accurately represents the physiology of the cardiovascular system accelerates the assessment of the device's ability to treat pathological conditions. To serve this purpose, a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Timms DL,Gregory SD,Greatrex NA,Pearcy MJ,Fraser JF,Steinseifer U

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to evaluate clinical outcomes of emergent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) implantation in newborns with life-threatening meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in peripheral hospitals with Hub and Spoke (HandS) setting. We retrospectively reviewed all neonates presenting with MAS, with no other comorbidi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Fichera D,Zanella F,Fabozzo A,Doglioni N,Trevisanuto D,Lolli E,Vida V,Ceccherini E,Ebraico A,Stellin G,Padalino M

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:In clinical settings, no method has been established to examine the fatigue of a latissimus dorsi muscle (LDM) preconditioned for cardiomyoplasty. We examined the feasibility of measuring muscle stiffness (tactile stiffness) to evaluate muscle fatigue in situ using our tactile sensor. We stimulated canine LDM with bur...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Inaba H,Miyaji K,Kaneko Y,Ohtsuka T,Ezure M,Tambara K,Takamoto S,Omata S

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although effects of biochemical modulation of stem cells have been widely investigated, only recent advances have been made in the identification of mechanical conditioning on cell signaling pathways. Experimental investigations quantifying the micromechanical environment of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are challengi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ghaemi RV,Vahidi B,Sabour MH,Haghighipour N,Alihemmati Z

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to determine the feasibility of constructing a reinforced autologous vascular graft by combining the advantages of fibrin gel as an autologous cell carrier material with the inherent mechanical strength of an integrated mesh structure. It was hypothesized that the mesh and dynamic culture condi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tschoeke B,Flanagan TC,Cornelissen A,Koch S,Roehl A,Sriharwoko M,Sachweh JS,Gries T,Schmitz-Rode T,Jockenhoevel S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) release has been implicated in a sepsis-like syndrome following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This also may be important in patients who have had a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implanted. This report investigates the effect of reducing systemic blood flow on hemodynamic...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Uozaki Y,Dihmis WC,Yamauchi H,Moczar M,Miyama M,Pasteau F,Tixier D,Bambang SL,Loisance DY

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the hemodynamic performance and gaseous microemboli (GME) handling ability of a simulated neonatal extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuit with an in-line continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) device. The circuit consisted of a Maquet RotaFlow centrifugal pump or HL...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Shank KR,Profeta E,Wang S,O'Connor C,Kunselman AR,Woitas K,Myers JL,Ündar A

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：:The outgrowth of endothelial cells in an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene graft implanted in the canine inferior vena cava was studied by scanning electron microscopy. The adjacent endothelial cells of the vena cava started to invade the anastomotic area three days after the implantation and reached approximately the ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ishimaru S,Berglin E,Hansson HA,Teger-Nilsson AC,William-Olsson G

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer simulation was carried out to investigate the influence of nonpulsatile left ventricular assistance on hemodynamics. A simulation circuit was constructed to represent the circulatory system. A source of current was added to denote the nonpulsatile blood pump. The left and right ventricles were replaced by v...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mitsui N,Fukunaga S,Koura Y,Morita S,Hotei H,Sueshiro M,Sueda T,Matsuura Y

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For introduction of a left atrial (LA) cannula by the transseptal puncture technique, we examined the feasibility of using biplane transesophageal echocardiography (B-TEE). A transseptal puncture was performed on 15 patients (3 male; 12 female; mean age, 48.9 +/- 11.2 years) by B-TEE guide during percutaneous transven...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kyo S,Motoyama T,Miyamoto N,Noda H,Dohi Y,Omoto R

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During revision of a failed acetabular component with well-fixed antiquated femoral stem, the same variant of metal head is usually not available in the inventory production. We gathered the stems retrieved from revision surgeries and tried to reassemble with the commercially available femoral heads. This study report...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Chen CF,Chen WM,Yang CT,Huang CK,Chen TH

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The compliance problem represents a major obstacle in the development of implantable blood pumps. The motor-driven pumps are enclosed in an airtight casing with gas in the motor space. The trapped gas in the motor space either increases the load on the motor during systole or impedes blood sac filling. Potential solut...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lee S,Rosenberg G,Donachy JH,Wisman CB,Pierce WS

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rise in intracellular calcium concentration in erythrocytes has multiple effects on these cells. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes of calcium content in red blood cells (RBCs) and of echinocyte percentages in uremic patients during hemodialysis sessions. In 30 uremic patients under hemodialysis,...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Agroyannis B,Kopelias I,Fourtounas C,Paraskevopoulos A,Tzanatos H,Dalamangas A,Mallas E

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:Stimulation of different spinal cord segments in humans is a widely developed clinical practice for modification of pain, altered sensation, and movement. The human lumbar cord has become a target for modification of motor control by epidural and, more recently, by transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation. Posterior col...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Danner SM,Hofstoetter US,Ladenbauer J,Rattay F,Minassian K

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:The aim of this study was to characterize and compare human great saphenous veins (HGSVs), HGSV cryoallografts, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) segments, and elastic and muscular arteries' biomechanics, so as to identify if the biomechanical coupling and the HGSV advantages with respect to ePTFE depend on the...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Bia D,Zócalo Y,Pessana F,Armentano R,Pérez H,Saldías M,Alvarez I

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the effects of polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified bovine hemoglobin on vascular half-life and renal function in rabbits to those of unmodified bovine hemoglobin. Renal function was assessed by the measurement of the glomerular filtration rate, urinalysis, blood chemistries, hemoglobin (Hb) excretio...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Conover CD,Gilbert CW,Shum KL,Shorr RG

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using urea and inulin as markers, we have developed a simple method to calculate intracellular and extracellular fluid volume in patients before and after hemofiltration therapy. During conventional hemofiltration using substitution fluid with a Na+ concentration of 140 mEq/L, a decrease in extracellular fluid volume ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kimura G,Satani M,Kojima S,Kuroda K,Itoh K,Ikeda M

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have demonstrated their pluripotency to differentiate into different cell lineages and may be an alternative cell source for vascular tissue engineering. The objective of this study is to create small diameter vessels by seeding and culture of genetically modified MSCs onto a ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zhang J,Qi H,Wang H,Hu P,Ou L,Guo S,Li J,Che Y,Yu Y,Kong D

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma levels of the platelet markers beta-thromboglobulin (beta-TG) and platelet factor 4 (PF4) are among the most sophisticated indexes of biocompatibility available to evaluate new members for hemodialysis. This investigation was designed to determine the extent of platelet activation by measuring the alpha-granule...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Buccianti G,Giaretto S,Pogliani EM,Lorenz M,Valenti G,Bianchi ML,Cresseri D

更新日期：1987-10-01 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：: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：:This article presents an image processing approach dedicated for a blind mobility aid facilitated through visual intracortical electrical stimulation. The method examines a display framework based on the distances related to a scene. The distances of objects to the walker are measured using a size perspective method w...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mohammadi HM,Ghafar-Zadeh E,Sawan M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using computed tomography (CT)-based preoperative planning software, we can define with good accuracy the position of a cementless hip stem inside the host bone, but previous studies suggest that the pose the surgeon achieves during freehand surgery may differ from the planned one even by some millimeters. Advances in...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Reggiani B,Cristofolini L,Taddei F,Viceconti M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

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