To be able to observe the blood flow in the artificial heart in real time in the MRI, the researchers an Linköping University had to build a full-scale model of the human circulatory system. Using ...

The effects of temporary mechanical circulatory support with a microaxial flow pump on mortality among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock ...

When it comes to medical applications, fluid transfer is critical. Whether it’s delivering medications, nutrients, or blood, pumps are vital in ensuring accuracy and safety. One technology that’s ...

J. Yasha Kresh, Phd, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering Ken Barbee, PhD, Professor and Interim Director, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health ...

The blood pump is an implantable device with strict performance requirements. Any effective structural improvement will help to improve the treatment of patients. However, the research of blood pump ...

Researchers report in a study of muscle pump action in the context of chronic lower-limb edema. They found that body posture and exercise habits affect the blood pumping action of muscles in the leg, ...

Dialysis is typically performed in a hospital or clinical dialysis center, where a patient’s blood is drawn through an access point, filtered through a dialysis machine, and then returned to the body.