Introduction: Despite significant technical advancements in the design and manufacture of
Left Ventricular Assist Devices, post-implant thrombotic and thromboembolic complications …

Blood-circulating devices such as oxygenators have offered life-saving opportunities for
advanced cardiovascular and pulmonary failures. However, such systems are limited in the …

Ventricular assist devices (VADs), among which the HeartMate 3 (HM3) is the latest clinically
approved representative, are often the therapy of choice for patients with end‐stage heart …

Purpose Device-induced blood damage contributes the hemolysis, thrombosis and bleeding
complications in patients supported with ventricular assist device (VAD). This study aims to …

Centrifugal blood pumps are usually designed with secondary flow paths to avoid flow dead
zones and reduce the risk of thrombosis. Due to the secondary flow path, the intensity of …

Purpose The design and optimization of centrifugal blood pumps are crucial for improved
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system performance. Secondary flow passages are …

Mechanical circulatory support using ventricular assist devices is a common technique for
treating patients suffering from advanced heart failure. The latest generation of devices is …

(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 …

Featured Application 3D printing with a polymer-bonded magnetic filament allows all-in-one
print of a functioning prototype of a rotary blood pump. Abstract Conventional magnet …

Purpose Due to the importance of public health and economics, cardiovascular disease has
become one of the most important debates and challenges for scientists. However, few …