Rotary ventricular assist devices (VADs) are frequently used to provide mechanical
circulatory support to patients suffering from end-stage heart failure. Therefore, these …

This article focuses on the surface engineering of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for the
treatment of heart failure patients, which involves the modification of surfaces contacting …

Our aim was to evaluate the potential use of Bio-MedFlex®(BMF), a new resilient, hard-
carbon, thinfilm coating, as a blood journal bearing material in Cleveland Heart's continuous …

Passively levitated ventricular assist devices (VADs) are vulnerable to impeller‐housing
contact and could benefit from surface coatings that improve wear resistance. Such coatings …

These recommendations derive in part from prior guidelines for, and are strongly influenced
by, the results of previous experimental and clinical studies using ventricular assist devices …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vivo the biocompatibility of BioMedFlex (BMF), a
new resilient, hard‐carbon, thin‐film coating, as a blood journal bearing material in …

Longevity and quality of life for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients are plagued by
driveline exit site infections. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a current treatment in wound healing …

Multiple complications are associated with use of ventricular assist devices (VADs). Cardiac-
related complications and infections are most frequently reported. VADs, however, can also …

Thromboembolism and bleeding remain significant complications of ventricular assist device
(VAD) support. Increasing the amount of biocompatibility data collected during preclinical …

Heparin surface coated ventricular assist devices (VADs) and cannulas were evaluated in
comparison to uncoated VADs in 10 bovine experiments (body weight 77±6 kg). All systems …