Search for dissertations about: "InVitro evaluation"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words InVitro evaluation.

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

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

   Abstract : 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. READ MORE