Adverse events of subcutaneous recombinant human erythropoietin therapy: results of a controlled multicenter European study.

abstract：:A novel method of extracorporeal support for fulminant liver failure is reported whereby the most important detoxification processes of the liver are reproduced in an enzyme reactor. Most of the endogenous toxins involved in hepatic coma can be deactivated directly by conjugation with a hydrophilic residue such as glu...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Brunner G,Holloway CJ,Lösgen H

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are presently no short-term in vitro fatigue tests available that can predict long-term in vivo performance of elastomers in physiological environments. Thus, the introduction of new and better elastomers for cardiovascular applications is hampered in the development stage by lack of data about which materials s...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： McMillin CR

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late referral (LR) to dialysis therapy has been associated with poor outcomes in people with end-stage renal disease. This had been ascribed to the frequent use of temporary vascular catheters (TVCs) in LR patients. The effects of LR and TVC on the outcomes of an incident hemodialysis population (n = 101) were investi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gonçalves EA,Andreoli MC,Watanabe R,Freitas MC,Pedrosa AC,Manfredi SR,Draibe SA,Cendoroglo M,Canziani ME

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The developments in apheresis techniques and their clinical applications world-wide are technologically driven. In the past, apheresis survey statistics have high-lighted both the differences by region in clinical practice and in the types of technologies utilized. Such differences have provided a basis for the scient...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Malchesky PS,Bambauer R,Horiuchi T,Kaplan A,Sakurada Y,Samuelsson G

更新日期：1995-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The use of ventricular assist devices (VAD) as a bridge to heart transplant (HT) is increasing, while HT volume remains stagnant. This may portend longer waiting times and an otherwise more competitive environment for all patients on the HT waiting list. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of patients who were...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Han JJ,Elzayn H,Duda MM,Iyengar A,Acker AM,Patrick WL,Helmers M,Birati EY,Atluri P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this clinical study is to determine whether correlation exists among cerebral and renal near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements, renal Doppler ultrasonography parameters (resistive index, peak systolic velocity), and early postoperative clinical outcomes following cardiac surgery in neonates an...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Örmeci T,Alkan-Bozkaya T,Özyüksel A,Ersoy C,Ündar A,Akçevin A,Türkoğlu H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to determine whether porcine islets encapsulated in hollow fibers made of AN69 copolymer can correct hyperglycemia in diabetic mice and provide normal tolerance to a glucose challenge. In vitro perifusion of hollow fibers demonstrated the rapid kinetics of insulin release in response to gluc...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Delaunay C,Darquy S,Honiger J,Capron F,Rouault C,Reach G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlled and repeatable in vitro evaluation of cardiovascular devices using a mock circulation loop (MCL) is essential prior to in vivo or clinical trials. MCLs often consist of only a systemic circulation with no autoregulatory responses and limited validation. This study aimed to develop, and validate against huma...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gregory SD,Pauls JP,Wu EL,Stephens A,Steinseifer U,Tansley G,Fraser JF

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：: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：:Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has been increasingly utilized to manage cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction. The impact of obesity on outcomes of ECLS is poorly defined. The purpose of the study was to compare in-hospital mortality, resource use, complications, and readmissions in obese versus non-obese patients rec...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Christian-Miller N,Hadaya J,Nakhla M,Sanaiha Y,Madrigal J,Emami S,Cale M,Sareh S,Benharash P

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vibrating flow pump (VFP) can generate high frequency oscillated blood flow. Because of the high frequency driving with short stroke volume, the pump system can be small. The disposable type VFP (D-VFP) was developed for use for extracorporeal circulation. The electromagnetic actuator was detached from the vibrati...

journal_title：Artificial organs

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

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：: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：:Modular hip prostheses are commonly used today. Dedicated surgical auxiliary instrumentation is indispensable. A correct coupling between the prosthesis and the instrument is necessary to avoid damage. Based on a specific commercial design (AnCAFit, Wright Cremascoli Ortho, Toulon, France), the aim of this work was to...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Varini E,Cristofolini L,Viceconti M,Traina F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoalbuminemia, a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients, can be a consequence of a combination of malnutrition and inflammatory reactions. The purpose of this study was to analyze serum albumin as a marker of nutritional status in maintenance hemodialysis patients with no signs of infla...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Santos NS,Draibe SA,Kamimura MA,Canziani ME,Cendoroglo M,Júnior AG,Cuppari L

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently experienced a case of a female hemodialysis patient with multiple intestinal angiodysplasias. In 2001, she complained of melena, and angiographic embolization halted bleeding from ileum angiodysplasia. In 2002, she again complained of black stool. Abdominal angiography found jejunum angiodysplasia, and pha...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Takenaka T,Kanno Y,Suzuki H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of blood hematocrit (HCT) on a noninvasive flow estimation algorithm was examined in a centrifugal implantable rotary blood pump (iRBP) used for ventricular assistance. An average flow estimator, based on three parameters, input electrical power, pump speed, and HCT, was developed. Data were collected in a ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Malagutti N,Karantonis DM,Cloherty SL,Ayre PJ,Mason DG,Salamonsen RF,Lovell NH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although current continuous-flow total artificial hearts (CFTAHs) are much smaller than previous models, venous kinking may still occur after device implantation, especially in smaller animals. By inserting a self-expanding stent at the site of venous narrowing in a sheep model implanted with a CFTAH, we were able to ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tuzun E,Parnis S,Rios J,Winkler JA,Cohn WE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loss of photoreceptor cells is one of the major causes of blindness. Several groups are exploring the functional replacement of photoreceptors by a retinal prosthesis. The goal of this study was to simulate the vision levels that recipients of retinal prostheses with 4 x 4, 6 x 10, and 16 x 16 electrode arrays may exp...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hayes JS,Yin VT,Piyathaisere D,Weiland JD,Humayun MS,Dagnelie G

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article introduces a unique miniaturization process of a magnetically levitated axial flow blood pump from a functional prototype to a pump suitable for animal trials. Through COMSOL three-dimensional finite element analysis and experimental verification, the hybrid magnetic bearings of the pump have been miniatu...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Cheng S,Olles MW,Olsen DB,Joyce LD,Day SW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nanocomposites (denoted "CII-Au") of porcine type II collagen (CII) with 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, or 2.5% (wt/wt) Au nanoparticles ( approximately 5 nm) were fabricated for potential use in cartilage tissue engineering. Au formed clusters on the surface of all nanocomposites and appeared to distribute along the collagen...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hsu SH,Yen HJ,Tsai CL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients who receive a prosthetic heart valve also have or acquire cardiac arrhythmias. However, most in vitro studies of prosthetic valves examine them under normal rhythms. In this study, a monoleaflet prosthetic heart valve was tested in vitro under conditions that simulated normal sinus rhythm, first degree a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zapanta CM

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：: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：:A new intravascular pumping oxygenator (IVPO) was developed for intravascular gas exchange and circulatory assistance in critically ill patients with respiratory and circulatory failure. The IVPO utilizes new silicone hollow fibers (diameter, 1 mm; membrane width, 50 microns) and consists of two driving tubes for the ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sueda T,Fukunaga S,Morita S,Sueshiro M,Hirai S,Okada K,Orihashi K,Matsuura Y

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the most recent data confirming the angiographic and pathological efficacy of LDL-apheresis for coronary atherosclerosis of a familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patient using collected data of a large number of cases and especially of one autopsy case. Changes in coronary artery stenosis have been assesse...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Koga N,Iwata Y,Yamamoto A

更新日期：1992-04-01 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：:A comparative assessment has been made regarding efficacy and safety of the double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP), thermofiltration (TFPP), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) adsorptive (PA) methods by making a crossover test on heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia patients. Treatments by DFPP, TFPP (secondary ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Suzuki M,Yamane S,Matsugane T,Nobuto T,Azuma N,Nishide T,Shinomiya M,Saito K,Sasaki N,Nosé Y

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00