Despite the considerable efforts made to increase the prevalence of autogenous fistula in
patients on hemodialysis, tunneled cuffed catheters are still an important access modality …

This paper reviews the basic fluid dynamics underlying extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) cannula design. General cannula features and their effect on flow are …

Blood flow rheology is a complex phenomenon. Presently there is no universally agreed
upon model to represent the viscous property of blood. However, under the general …

We investigate the influence of the fluid constitutive model on the outcome of shape
optimization tasks, motivated by optimal design problems in biomedical engineering. Our …

BACKGROUND: High-molecular-weight (HMW) von Willebrand factor (vWF) multimers are
crucial for primary hemostasis. Increased shear stress from ventricular assist devices can …

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a form of artificial heart–lung therapy
able to support patients undergoing refractory cardio-respiratory failure. Drainage cannulae …

Local arterial haemodynamics has been associated with the pathophysiology of several
cardiovascular diseases. The stable spiral blood-flows that were observed in vivo in several …

Purpose Symmetric-tip dialysis catheters have become alternative devices because of low
access recirculation and ease of tip positioning. Flow characteristics of three symmetric …

Cannulation is necessary when blood is removed from the body, for example in
hemodialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, blood oxygenators, and ventricular assist devices …

Background: Drainage cannulae extract blood from a patient during venoarterial
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO), a treatment that temporarily supports …