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Surface coatings for ventricular assist devices

Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2009
This review focuses on the surface engineering of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for treating heart failing patients, which involves modification of the blood contacting surfaces to improve the blood compatibility (or heamocompatability) of the VADs ...
Xigeng Miao
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The Ventricular Assist Device Patient

Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 1993
This article provides an overview of ventricular assist devices, which are mechanical pumps that circulate blood within the body. At the present time, these devices are used to provide a "bridge to transplantation" of the heart or to maintain adequate circulation while the heart recovers from injury.
M R, Cleavinger, R G, Smith
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Ventricular Assist Device Infections

Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2012
Ventricular Assist Devices(VAD) are the commonest form of cardiac mechanical support, used as bridge to transplantation but also as destination therapy in non-transplant-eligible patients in whom transplantation is considered unsuitable based on age criteria. Infections are common and can significantly impact on patient outcome.
Denis, Spelman, Donald, Esmore
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Ventricular Assist Devices in the Adult

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2007
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) play an increasingly important role in the care of cardiovascular patients. Developed initially for support of cardiothoracic surgery patients experiencing difficulty in weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass, these devices have been used extensively as a bridge to cardiac transplantation for patients who are failing on ...
Nancy M, Richards, Mary A, Stahl
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Update on ventricular assist devices

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2010
Over the past two decades, medicine has seen a robust increase in the use of ventricular assist devices. The purpose of this review is to update the information concerning these devices, their advantages and disadvantages as well as their complications.
Nanhi, Mitter, Rosanne, Sheinberg
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Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices

Pediatric Cardiology, 2007
Ventricular assist device therapy is continuing to evolve in the practice of pediatric cardiac surgery. Although ECMO is still the most often applied mechanical support for infants and young children, a broader range of pulsatile, paracorporeal, as well as implantable ventricular assist devices are now available for pediatric application.
Francis, Fynn-Thompson, Christopher, Almond   +1 more
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Ventricular assist devices in children

Current Opinion in Cardiology, 2014
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have revolutionized heart failure management in adults. Recently, VADs have similarly taken a prominent role in the management of end-stage heart failure in children. The purpose of this review is to describe the indications for VADs in children, types of devices available, current outcomes, and future directions of ...
Matthew J, O'Connor, Joseph W, Rossano
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Update on Ventricular Assist Devices

AACN Advanced Critical Care, 1990
Ventricular assist devices serve as a valuable adjunct to therapy in the setting of profound heart failure. The two largest patient groups—postcardiotomy and those being bridged to transplant—show an average 40–50% survival rate after ventricular assist. Several devices exist including centrifugal, pneumatic, and electrical pumps.
C, Barden, R, Lee
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Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Devices

AACN Advanced Critical Care, 1991
A centrifugal ventricular assist device (VAD) uses centrifugal force to propel blood through nonocclusive pumpheads. Blood is diverted from either the right atrium or left atrium to a disposable pumphead. Then kinetic energy is added to blood contained within the VAD by rotating it at high speed.
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Ventricular Assist Devices and Anesthesia

Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2005
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have revolutionized longterm care for patients with congestive heart failure. These patients represent about 1% of the adults in the United States, considering that heart failure is a contributing factor in more than 250,000 deaths annually. It has been estimated that about 60,000 patients per year in the United States
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