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  1. 1. Concept design and In Vitro evaluation of a novel dynamic displacement Ventricular Assist Device

    Författare :Mattias Stenberg; Håkan Elmqvist; Ulf Kjellman; KTH; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ventricular Assist Devices; artificial heart; heart failure; InVitro evaluation; Medical engineering; Medicinsk teknik;

    Sammanfattning : Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are mechanical pumps used to off-load a deceased heart, primarily in late stage congestive heart failure patients. VAD employment may facilitate cardiac recovery, but most often provides time before a suitable heart transplant can be found. LÄS MER