Suitability of Different Blood-Analogous Fluids in Determining the Pump Characteristics of a Ventricular Assist Device
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are implantable turbomachines that save and improve the lives of patients with severe heart failure. In the preclinical evaluation, a VAD design must be experimentally or numerically tested regarding its pump characteristics, primarily for its pressure buildup (pres...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Fluids |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/8/5/151 |