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Mechanism of Artificial Heart

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Takashi Yamane

    1. School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan

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  • First book to address this topic from the perspective of mechanical designers for artificial hearts
  • Explains not only the history of how to use the artificial heart, but also the detailed mechanisms of pulsatile / nonpulsatile VADs (ventricular assist devices), which may help to advance this field in the near future
  • Describes all the production processes for VADs
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 1-2

  3. What Kinds of Artificial Hearts Are Available?

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 3-12

  4. How Do We Select Pump Types?

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 13-21

  5. Selection of Bearing Types: A Key to Durability

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 23-31

  6. Motor, Battery, and Magnetic Suspension

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 33-35

  7. Flow Visualization and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 37-49

  8. How Do We Select Materials?

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 51-55

  9. Enhancement of Hemocompatibility

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 57-67

  10. System Evaluation

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 69-75

  11. Remarks and Future Aspect

    • Takashi Yamane
    Pages 77-77
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This book first describes medical devices in relation to regenerative medicine before turning to a more specific topic: artificial heart technologies. Not only the pump mechanisms but also the bearing, motor mechanisms, and materials are described, including expert information. Design methods are described to enhance hemocompatibility: main concerns are reduction of blood cell damage and protein break, as well as prevention of blood clotting. Regulatory science from R&D to clinical trials is also discussed to verify the safety and efficacy of the devices.

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  • School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan

    Takashi Yamane

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