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Treating myocardial stunning randomly, with either propofol or isoflurane following transient coronary occlusion and reperfusion in pigs

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2009
Propofol and isoflurane may be used during fast track anesthesia for off-pump bypass, where transient ischemia is common. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of propofol vs isoflurane in a porcine model of acute coronary occlusion ...
Urdaneta Felipe, Lobato Emilio, Kirby David, Sidi Avner   +3 more
doaj  

Modification of a Ventricular Assistance Device for a Hemiplegic Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient

ASAIO Journal, 2019
Neurologic events occur in up to 18% of patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The current form of the LVAD equipment is not suited to serve patients who are impaired by a stroke.
Cees W. van der Heiden, Hans van Rhijn, Kadir Caliskan, Rahatullah Muslem, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Yunus C. Yalcin, Olivier C. Manintveld   +6 more
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Clinical Challenges in Soft Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the exciting field of soft robots for medical applications. It delves into the critical challenges facing their development, including material selection, cytotoxicity, and locomotion limitations. The review then examines promising avenues for overcoming these hurdles and achieving clinical translation.
Kailas Mahipal Malappuram, Kaushik Chatterjee, Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam, Amit Nain   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is there a difference in bleeding after left ventricular assist device implant: centrifugal versus axial?

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2018
Background Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVAD) have become the standard of care for patients with end stage heart failure. Device reliability has increased, bringing the potential for VAD, compared to transplant, into debate ...
Ann C. Gaffey, Carol W. Chen, Jennifer J. Chung, Jason Han, Christian A. Bermudez, Joyce Wald, Pavan Atluri   +6 more
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The effect of transfusion of blood products on ventricular assist device support outcomes

ESC Heart Failure, 2020
Aims Perioperative blood transfusions are common among patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The association between blood product transfusion at the time of LVAD implantation and mortality has not been described ...
Supriya Shore, Thomas C. Hanff, Jeremy A. Mazurek, Matthew Seigerman, Robert Zhang, Edward W. Grandin, Esther Vorovich, Paul Mather, Caroline Olt, Jessica Howard, Joyce Wald, Michael A. Acker, Lee R. Goldberg, Pavan Atluri, Kenneth B. Margulies, J. Eduardo Rame, Edo Y. Birati   +16 more
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Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang, Zhipeng Jiang, Sun Hwa Kwon, Matthew Ibrahim, Alexander Dang, Lin Dong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microaxial Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplantation after LVAD Malfunction [PDF]

, 2015
Evolving technology and improvements in the design of modern, continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices have substantially reduced the rate of device malfunction.
Azarbal, Babak, Czer, Lawrence, Esmailian, Fardad, Kobashigawa, Jon, Moriguchi, Jaime, Reich, Heidi J, Shah, Aamir   +6 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lawn Mower Versus Left Ventricular Assist Device

JACC: Case Reports, 2020
A 77-year-old man with history of ischemic cardiomyopathy and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) presented with abdominal pain after a lawn mower accident.
Vishal N. Rao, MD, MPH, Marat Fudim, MD, MHS, Andrew Griffin, MD, Jennifer A. Rymer, MD, MBA, W. Schuyler Jones, MD, Lynne M.H. Koweek, MD, Tony P. Smith, MD, Daniele Marin, MD, Adam D. DeVore, MD, MHS   +8 more
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Fungemia Associated with Left Ventricular Assist Device Support [PDF]

, 2009
Objective: Infections remain an important complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. While relatively uncommon, fungal infections present a serious concern given a high association with adverse events including death.
Bagdasarian, Natasha G., Malani, Anurag N., Malani, Preeti N., Pagani, Francis D.   +3 more
core   +1 more source