Self-care behaviors of patients with implanted left-ventricular assist device in Israel: a comparative study before and during COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
, 2022 Semyon Melnikov +7 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 +7 more
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Ex-vivo recruitment and x-ray assessment of donor lungs in a challenging retrieval from a donor supported by lvad using the portable normothermic perfusion system: A case report [PDF]
, 2017 Lung transplantation (LTx) is limited by the shortage of suitable donors. To overcome this problem, many programs have begun to use donors with extended criteria (marginal donors).
Calabrese, Fiorella +7 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Muscle cell‐based biohybrid robot using nanomaterials for function enhancement and neural function for biomedical applications. Biohybrid robotics, an emerging field combining biological tissues with artificial systems, has made significant progress in developing various biohybrid constructs, including muscle‐cell‐driven biorobots and microbots.
Minkyu Shin +4 more
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A novel closed-chest porcine model of chronic ischemic heart failure suitable for experimental research in cardiovascular disease [PDF]
, 2013 Cardiac pathologies are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in industrialized countries, with myocardial infarction (MI) representing one of the major conditions leading to heart failure (HF).
Antonio Amodeo +15 more
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Left ventricular assist device implants in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: do we need cardiopulmonary bypass? [PDF]
, 2021 Federico Pappalardo +23 more
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Astrocyte Enrichment of 3D Cortical Constructs Enhances Brain Repair
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This study highlights the role of astrocytes in supporting neural progenitor cell survival and differentiation after traumatic brain injury. Astrocytes enhanced neuronal differentiation, improved cell survival in co‐cultures, and promoted integration of microfluidics‐based implants with host tissue following implantation. Additionally, increased axonal
Elisa M. Cruz +20 more
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Usefulness of regional right ventricular and right atrial strain for prediction of early and late right ventricular failure following a left ventricular assist device implant: A machine learning approach [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Identifying candidates for left ventricular assist device surgery at risk of right ventricular failure remains difficult. The aim was to identify the most accurate predictors of right ventricular failure among clinical, biological, and ...
Agnese V. +14 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Devices – Past, Present, and Future: A Narrative Review
Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular SciencesAdvanced heart failure (AHF) is a major problem with an aging population and profound unmet needs. While heart transplant offers the most definitive solution, it is largely unavailable for most and mandates a long waiting period.
Devesh Kumar, Sandeep Seth, Rajiv Narang
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Ophthalmic Surgery in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, 2019 The newer generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are commonly used as destination therapy; these devices have demonstrated improved outcomes and increased survival.
George A. Dumas +2 more
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