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In Vivo Biocompatibility of an Innovative Elastomer for Heart Assist Devices [PDF]

Polymers, 2022
Cardiac surgical approaches require the development of new materials regardless of the polyurethanes used for pulsatile blood pumps; therefore, an innovative biomaterial, a copolymer of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and dimer fatty acid (dilinoleic acid) modified with D-glucitol, hereafter referred to as PET/DLA, has been developed, showing non ...
Barbara Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska, Miroslawa El Fray, Karolina Janiczak, Roman Kustosz, Małgorzata Gonsior, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek   +5 more
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Considerations of valvular heart disease in children with ventricular assist devices [PDF]

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023
Ventricular assist devices have become a valuable tool in the treatment of heart failure in children. The use of ventricular assist devices has decreased mortality in children with end-stage heart failure awaiting transplant.
Ming-Sing Si, Vikram Sood, Reshma Biniwale, David Peng, David Peng   +4 more
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Anatomic implantation technique for biventricular support with dual ventricular assist devicesCentral MessagePerspective [PDF]

JTCVS Techniques
Objective: Bridge-to-heart transplantation with a single HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist device has been a proven solution for end-stage heart failure.
Fabian Jimenez Contreras, MD, Ahmet Bilgili, BS, Lindsey M. Brinkley, BS, Johan Van Nisspen, MD, Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA   +4 more
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Safety and efficacy of short-term ventricular assist devices in paediatric heart transplant candidates: a systematic review and single arm meta-analysis [PDF]

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background Safety and efficacy of short-term ventricular assist devices (VAD) remains incompletely understood, particularly in younger children. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate outcomes, including bridging success, complications,
Nathanael Q.E. Yap, Joseph Nasr, Shahid Miangul, Liranne Bitton, Suresh Z. Seneviratne, Armin Farzad, Jenase F. Emil-Inyang, Maya L. Nasser, Shayndhan Sivanathan, Christian A. Than, James W. F. Burns   +10 more
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Ventricular assist devices for heart failure: a focus on patient selection and complications

Research Reports in Clinical Cardiology, 2014
Manlio Cipriani, Vincenzo De Simone, Luciana D'Angelo, Enrico Perna, Marzia Lilliu, Virginia Bovolo, Fabrizio Oliva, Maria Frigerio Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, A De Gasperis Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy Abstract: Heart ...
Cipriani M, De Simone V, D’Angelo L, Perna E, Lilliu M, Bovolo V, Oliva F, Frigerio M   +7 more
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Study of a bi-directional axial flow blood pump [PDF]

, 2012
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.A common treatment for circulatory disorders is the application of rotary blood pumps to locally increase blood flow to required levels.
Swalen, Marcel Johannes Petrus
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Incidence of malignancies after lung transplantation and their effect on the outcome. 26 years' experience

Heliyon, 2023
Background: Malignancy is a significant, life-limiting complication after lung transplantation (LuTx) and the second common long-term cause of death. We aimed to investigate its incidence and effect on the outcome.
Konstantina Spetsotaki, Achim Koch, Christian Taube, Dirk Theegarten, Markus Kamler, Nikolaus Pizanis   +5 more
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Trends in contemporary advanced heart failure management: an in-depth review over 30 years of heart transplant service in Hong Kong

Korean Journal of Transplantation, 2022
Background : The year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of heart transplant service in Hong Kong (HK). In this study, we describe prevailing trends and outcomes of advanced heart failure (AHF), including heart transplantations (HTx), in HK over the past 30
Yue Yan Katherine Fan, Ka Lam Wong, Ka Lai Cally Ho, Tai Leung Daniel Chan, Oswald Joseph Lee, Chi Yui Yung, Kin Shing Lun, Mo Chee Elaine Chau, Shui Wah Clement Chiu, Lik Cheung Cheng, Wing Kuk Timmy Au   +10 more
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Lumped-Parameter Modelling of Cardiovascular System Dynamics under Different Healthy and Diseased Conditions [PDF]

, 2013
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the modern society, and research into the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases is an urgent task.
Shi, Yubing
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Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices: Time for More Attention by Iranian Cardiologists

Journal of Tehran University Heart Center, 2022
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Haleh Ashraf, Sepideh Taghavi, Hossein Navid   +2 more
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