| Literature DB >> 26105105 |
Jamshid H Karimov1, Gengo Sunagawa2, Kimberly A Such3, Shiva Sale4, Leonard A R Golding2, Nader Moazami2,5, Kiyotaka Fukamachi6.
Abstract
The biocompatibility assessment of the Cleveland Clinic continuous-flow total artificial heart is an important part of the device developmental program. Surgical and postoperative management are key factors in achieving optimal outcomes. However, the presence of vascular anatomical abnormalities in experimental animal models is often unpredictable and may worsen the expected outcomes. We report a technical impediment encountered during total artificial heart implantation complicated by unfavorable bovine anatomy of the ascending aorta and brachiocephalic arterial trunk.Entities:
Keywords: Assisted circulation; Biocompatible materials; Cardiac surgical procedures; Models, animal; Prosthesis fitting; Pumps, heart-assist
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26105105 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-015-0849-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Artif Organs ISSN: 1434-7229 Impact factor: 1.731