This book first describes medical devices in relation to regenerative medicine before turning to a more specific topic: artificial heart technologies. Not only the pump mechanisms but also the bearing, motor mechanisms, and materials are described, including expert information. Design methods are described to enhance hemocompatibility: main concerns are reduction of blood cell damage and protein break, as well as prevention of blood clotting. Regulatory science from R&D to clinical trials is also discussed to verify the safety and efficacy of the devices.
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22
37 s/w Abbildungen, 22 farbige Abbildungen
X, 77 p. 59 illus., 22 illus. in color.
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ISBN-13
978-4-431-55831-6 (9784431558316)
DOI
10.1007/978-4-431-55831-6
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction.- What kinds of artificial heart are available?.- How do we select pump types?.- Selection of bearing types: Key to durability.- Motor, battery, and magnetic suspension.- Flow visualization and computational fluid dynamic analysis.- How do we select materials?.- Enhancement of hemocompatibility.- System evaluation.- Remarks and future aspects.
