Hemolysis Related to Turbulent Eddy Size Distributions Using Comparisons of Experiments to Computations.

abstract：:Patients with end-stage renal failure and peripheral vascular disease pose a difficult management problem in establishing long-term angioaccess for hemodialysis. In 4 patients with access problems, we created axillary artery to contralateral axillary vein Goretex grafts. The grafts were cannulated regularly for period...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ono K,Muto Y,Yano K,Yukizane T

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood flow through the hemofilter device is the key point for ultrafiltrate production during continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration. It mainly depends on arteriovenous pressure gradient and vascular access, which is the major problem for arteriovenous hemofiltration in infants and small children. In infants, we ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zobel G,Trop M,Beitzke A,Ring E

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The E4T is a totally implantable total artificial heart (TAH) resulting from many years of research work at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) and Nimbus, Inc. It consists of four implanted subsystems: the pumping unit, the variable volume device, the transcutaneous transformer, and the internal battery. The pumpin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Smith WA,Hete BF,Kiraly RJ,Fujimoto LK,Jacobs GB,Ishikawa M,Butler K,Nosé Y

更新日期：1988-10-01 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：:Flow visualization is widely applied to evaluate rotary blood pumps; however, it is very difficult to visualize flow near the vanes of centrifugal blood pumps because the rotational speed of the impeller is usually several thousand rpm. In this study, a tracer method with a high speed video camera that can take more t...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sakuma I,Tadokoro H,Fukui Y,Dohi T

更新日期：1995-07-01 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：:Low molecular weight heparin (LMH) acts as an anticoagulation agent mainly through its anti-activated coagulation factor X (Xa) activity. Thrombelastography (TEG) is expected to be useful to monitor the dosage of LMH during hemodialysis because reaction time on TEG (TEG-r) is considered to reflect blood thromboplastin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Shinoda T,Arakura H,Katakura M,Shirota T,Nakagawa S

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changing financial incentives have strongly influenced dosing patterns of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) since its introduction in 1989. Although guidelines for prescribing rHuEPO exist, the extent to which they are adhered to is unknown. Using a retrospective cohort observational study design, the factors ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Thamer M,Richard CM,Klinkmann J,Ivanovich P,Lang G,Cotter DJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent progress in the development of implantable rotary blood pumps realized long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for bridge to transplant, bridge to recovery, or a destination therapy. Meanwhile, a short-term MCS system is becoming necessary for bridge to decision. We developed a novel inflow cannula for t...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sumikura H,Toda K,Takewa Y,Tsukiya T,Ohnuma K,Sasagawa M,Watanabe F,Ugawa J,Taenaka Y,Tatsumi E

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantation of left ventricular assist devices typically requires cardiopulmonary bypass support, which is associated with postoperative complications. A novel suture-less inflow cannula, which can be implanted without bypass, uses mild myocardial compression to seal the interface, however, this may lead to necrosis ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liao S,Theodoropoulos C,Blackwood KA,Woodruff MA,Gregory SD

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the last few years we have attempted to separate and isolate from biological fluids the uremic Middle Molecules (MM). The first step in the treatment of plasma is an ultrafiltration through AN69 membrane. The samples are fractionated by Sephadex G-15 chromatography into 9 peaks "a" to "i' under precise conditions ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Cueille G,Man NK,Sausse A,Farges JP,Funck-Brentano JL

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We carried out this retrospective study to examine the magnesium status of our chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients dialyzed with 0.75 mmol/L (group I) or 0.50 mmol/L (group II) magnesium peritoneal dialysis solution. A total of 34 anuric patients on CAPD (age:31-72 years; duration of CAPD:7-74 month...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Katopodis KP,Koliousi EL,Andrikos EK,Pappas MV,Elisaf MS,Siamopoulos KC

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is required in some lung transplantation (LTx) operations. However, it increases risks of bleeding and early graft dysfunction. We report our experiences of replacing CPB with heparin-bound extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in LTx operations. If extracorporeal circulation was anti...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ko WJ,Chen YS,Lee YC

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-contracted collagen gels could provide rejection-free biomaterials for tissue engineering, but their application is limited by relatively low mechanical strength. We developed a special type I collagen construct (based on embedded fibroblasts) that was formed into a gel thread by using two anchors to constrain ge...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Feng Z,Ishibashi M,Nomura Y,Kitajima T,Nakamura T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polymer poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) has been used in the biomaterial field for its relatively inexpensive price and suitability for modification. Also, its chemical and biological properties are desirable for biomedical applications. The electrospinning process has been used for producing polymer fibers of PCL due ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Capellato P,Silva G,Popat K,Simon-Walker R,Alves Claro AP,Zavaglia C

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:Tissue engineering can improve the former limitations of artificial organs. This article reports the long-term clinical results of grafts constructed with fragmented autologous adipose tissue. We did a retrospective analysis of a series of 53 patients with lower leg ischemia that received 69 fragmented adipose tissue ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Karube N,Soma T,Noishiki Y,Yamazaki I,Kosuge T,Ichikawa Y,Takanashi Y

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To save priming time and perform more rapid initiation of emergency cardiopulmonary bypass for acute cardiopulmonary failure, an extracorporeal circuit with a hollow-fiber oxygenator (EL-2000 for pediatric use; Kurary Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan) was preprimed, and the gas-exchange function was evaluated after 1 year of st...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Otsu T,Terasaki H,Choi H,Tajiri A,Okamoto T,Matsuyama K,Morioka T

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activated clotting time (ACT) is the most commonly used laboratory test to control the heparin effect during extracorporeal techniques. The study was undertaken in order to test in vitro the influence of heparin, platelet count, hematocrit, platelet fragmentation, and platelet activation on ACT. Blood was drawn from v...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Girardi L,Sudi K,Muntean W

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：: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：: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

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：: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：:Neurological morbidity is a major concern in pediatric cardiac surgery. Cardiopulmonary bypass is one of the few modifiable factors affecting neurodevelopmental outcome. This study aimed to measure the incidence of abnormalities apparent by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after neonatal arterial switch operation usin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Durandy Y,Rubatti M,Couturier R,Rohnean A

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：: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：:It is well known that the baroreflex system is one of the most important indicators of the pathophysiology in hypertensive patients. We can check the sensitivity of the baroreflex by observing heart rate (HR) responses; however, there is no simple diagnostic method to measure the arterial behavior in the baroreflex sy...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yambe T,Imachi K,Shiraishi Y,Yamaguchi T,Shibata M,Kameyama T,Yoshizawa M,Sugita N

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00