Bio-inspired hemocompatible surface modifications for biomedical applications
When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …
COVID-19 and thrombosis: The role of hemodynamics
Abstract Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by an increased risk
of thromboembolic events, a leading cause for adverse outcomes in patients afflicted by the …
of thromboembolic events, a leading cause for adverse outcomes in patients afflicted by the …
Platelets and extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation in adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
F Jiritano, GF Serraino, H Ten Cate, D Fina… - Intensive care …, 2020 - Springer
Despite increasing improvement in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
technology and knowledge, thrombocytopenia and impaired platelet function are usual …
technology and knowledge, thrombocytopenia and impaired platelet function are usual …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical circulatory support is associated with loss of platelet receptors glycoprotein Ibα and glycoprotein VI
Essentials• Relationship of acquired von Willebrand disease (VWD) and platelet dysfunction
is explored.• Patients with ventricular assist devices and on extracorporeal membrane …
is explored.• Patients with ventricular assist devices and on extracorporeal membrane …
[HTML][HTML] Hematologic concerns in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
This ISTH “State of the Art” review aims to critically evaluate the hematologic considerations
and complications in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is …
and complications in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is …
Investigation of the influence of blade configuration on the hemodynamic performance and blood damage of the centrifugal blood pump
Purpose The design and optimization of centrifugal blood pumps are crucial for improved
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system performance. Secondary flow passages are …
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system performance. Secondary flow passages are …
Computational characterization of flow and blood damage potential of the new maglev CH-VAD pump versus the HVAD and HeartMate II pumps
Left ventricular assist devices are routinely used to treat patients with advanced heart failure
as a bridge to transplant or a destination therapy. However, non-physiological shear stress …
as a bridge to transplant or a destination therapy. However, non-physiological shear stress …
Flow features and device‐induced blood trauma in CF‐VADs under a pulsatile blood flow condition: a CFD comparative study
In this study, the flow features and device‐associated blood trauma in 4 clinical ventricular
assist devices (VADs; 2 implantable axial VADs, 1 implantable centrifugal VAD, and 1 …
assist devices (VADs; 2 implantable axial VADs, 1 implantable centrifugal VAD, and 1 …
High shear induces platelet dysfunction leading to enhanced thrombotic propensity and diminished hemostatic capacity
Thrombosis and bleeding are devastating adverse events in patients supported with blood-
contacting medical devices (BCMDs). In this study, we delineated that high non …
contacting medical devices (BCMDs). In this study, we delineated that high non …
A new mathematical numerical model to evaluate the risk of thrombosis in three clinical ventricular assist devices
(1) Background: Thrombosis is the main complication in patients supported with ventricular
assist devices (VAD). Models that accurately predict the risk of thrombus formation in VADs …
assist devices (VAD). Models that accurately predict the risk of thrombus formation in VADs …