Estimation of theophylline clearance during continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration.

abstract：:Centrifugal pumps have been used widely as the main pump in open heart surgery to reduce damage to blood elements and to reduce the activation of the coagulation system. The purpose of this study was the evaluation and comparison of the effects of two types of centrifugal pumps and of one type of roller pump on blood ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yoshikai M,Hamada M,Takarabe K,Okazaki Y,Yoshika M

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：:Clinically, the percutaneous transcatheter aortic valve (TAV) has been reported to be deformed in a noncircular configuration after its implant. The deformation is universal and various, and it leads to serious leakage and durability problems. Even in the same deformation, the leaflets made in different tissue thickne...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Feng W,Yang X,Liu Y,Fan Y

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:Possible routes for water and salt flow and the most likely theories that describe coupling between water and salt flow across leaky epithelia are presented. The osmotic theories seem the most likely ones. However, several of the theories have weaknesses that render them unsatisfactory, in particular because of the po...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Whittembury G,Carpi-Medina P,González E,Linares H

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to study the aging effects on the in vitro biological properties of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for construction of tissue-engineered heart valves. BMSCs were taken from teenagers with congenital heart diseases, and middle-aged and elderly patients with valvular diseases. Proliferati...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Xin Y,Wang YM,Zhang H,Li J,Wang W,Wei YJ,Hu SS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the precise mechanism of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), serum hyaluronic acid (HA), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) were measured in 71 chronic hemodialysis patients with or without CTS and/or shoulder pain. Patients were divided into two gr...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Takasu S,Takatsu S,Kunitomo K,Kokumai Y

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparative study of the thrombogenicity of several microporous membranes was performed using an ex vivo system simulating the conditions in an artificial lung. A study of platelet adhesion and adsorbed protein layer indicated that the membranes separated into three groups. Copolyurethane membranes adsorbed very few...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Knight PM,Lyman DJ

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DALI (direct adsorption of lipids) is the first LDL-apheresis technique able to adsorb low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and lipoproteina) directly from whole blood. In the standard procedure, acid citrate dextrose (ACD-A) is used as anticoagulation and the adsorber is rinsed with a specially manufactured primin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Bosch T,Wendler T,Maschke H

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:This study demonstrates in a novel way how volume and shape are restored to denervated degenerated muscles due to a special pattern of electrical stimulation. To this purpose, Spiral Computer Tomography (CT) and special image processing tools were used to develop a method to isolate the rectus femoris from other muscl...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gargiulo P,Vatnsdal B,Ingvarsson P,Knútsdóttir S,Gudmundsdóttir V,Yngvason S,Helgason T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple observational studies along with a limited number of randomized clinical trials suggest that intensive hemodialysis (IHD) not only improves outcomes for uremic patients undergoing chronic dialysis but does so with a more favorable cost/benefit ratio compared with conventional hemodialysis. As a result of this...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Naso A,Scaparrotta G,Naso E,Calò LA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of hemoperfusion (HP) through coated resin adsorbent Synachrom E-5 in animal intoxications with organophosphate inhibitors of cholinesterases type of nerve agents. Five anesthetized dogs were intoxicated with 2 to 6 LD50 of VX substance and another 4 with 2 to 3 LD5...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Monhart V,Fusek J,Brndiar M,Tlustakova M

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue engineering utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to generate constructs for the treatment and repair of diseased organs. Generation of small vessels as vascular grafts or as envisioned central vessel for vascularized constructs is still a challenge. Here, the decellularization of porcine vessels by a non-dete...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Eyre K,Samper E,Haverich A,Hilfiker A,Andrée B

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The injurious effects of reactive oxygen species on venous tissues and the potential protective role played by green tea polyphenol (GTPP) on human saphenous veins were investigated. Oxidative stress was induced exogenously in the vein segments, either by adding 0.8 or 1.6 M of H2O2, or by using 80 or 160 U/L of xanth...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Han DW,Suh H,Park YH,Cho BK,Hyon SH,Park JC

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is crucial in red blood cell (RBC) damage induced by activated neutrophils in in vitro experiments. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether the bioincompatibility phenomena occurring during hemodialysis (HD) (where neutrophil activation with increased free radical production is well documented) m...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lucchi L,Bergamini S,Botti B,Rapanà R,Ciuffreda A,Ruggiero P,Ballestri M,Tomasi A,Albertazzi A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characteristics of morphology, cardiac function, and cardiac reserve at late state were evaluated at rest, by changing the pacing rates, and after exercise in patients with ventricular pacemakers for isolated congenital complete atrioventricular block. Heart size was reduced statistically after pacemaker implantation,...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nawa S,Kioka Y,Shimizu A,Tsuji H,Miyachi Y,Ebara K,Kino K,Shigenobu M,Murakami T,Senoo Y

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medial opening-wedge has gained popularity in comparison to other techniques of high tibial osteotomy. This technique involves the creation of a gap in the tibia. Filling the gap with autologous iliac bone graft was recommended in the classic description, to prevent complications such as correction loss or delayed bon...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zorzi AR,da Silva HG,Muszkat C,Marques LC,Cliquet A Jr,de Miranda JB

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：: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：:To evaluate their toxicity at the cellular level, middle molecules from uremic serum were incubated with erythrocytes from healthy subjects and the activity of the enzyme Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydrase (D-ALA-D) and peroxidative hemolysis were investigated. Uremic middle molecules caused a significant decrease of...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Leber HW,Spiegelhalter R,Ulm A,Goubeaud G,Rawer P

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methods to predict and control cardiac output (CO) accurately in total artificial heart (TAH) recipients have varied significantly in the last few decades. Early models exhibited minimal control mechanisms and involved fixed pumping parameters. Elaborate electromechanical systems that have recently evolved require int...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： White RK,Olsen DB

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the timing of preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement and outcomes in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). Patients with prophylactic IABP placement before OPCAB presenting between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013 were included. Patients were c...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liu F,Yang F,Du Z,Miao N,Zhao Y,Xu B,Hou X

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：: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 clinical application of rotary blood pumps, flow obstruction as a result of suction of the inflow cannula, kinking of tubing, or thrombus formation occurs quite frequently. Early detection of such problems is essential to avoid hemolysis, tissue degradation, or release of thrombi to the patient. A program was devel...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Holzer S,Scherer R,Schmidt C,Schwendenwein I,Wieselthaler G,Noisser R,Schima H

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients, 8 male and 4 female, aged from 26 to 70 years were studied. They were on hemodialysis (HD) 4 h three times weekly with cuprophan hollow fiber dialyzers (Gambro 120M) and dialysate containing 35 mEq/L of acetate. The study compares two random HD sessions on each patient. Sixty minutes prior to one rand...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Grekas D,Alivanis P,Karamouzis M,Pyrpasopoulos M,Tourkantonis A

更新日期：1989-10-01 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：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is gaining importance in the perioperative management of lung transplant patients. To date, the ideal substance for anticoagulation of ECMO patients is still a matter of debate. In this study, we describe our experience with the use of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in c...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gratz J,Pausch A,Schaden E,Baierl A,Jaksch P,Erhart F,Hoetzenecker K,Wiegele M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental studies on the effects of scaling on the performance of centrifugal blood pumps were conducted in a closed-loop test rig. For the prototype, eight different impellers of the same outer diameter of 25 mm were tested at 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 revolutions per minute (rpm) using blood analog as fluid medium....

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wong YW,Chan WK,Yu SC,Chua LP

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00