Ventricular assist devices are mechanical pumps that take over the function of the damaged ventricle in order to re-establish normal hemodynamics and end-organ blood flow. In addition, VADs unload the ...

THIS is a report of a pump-oxygenator system and a technic for extracorporeal perfusion without the use of donor blood for priming. Such a technic yields increased safety for the patient and makes ...

Why is it important to eat healthily and get exercise? Doing these things keeps your blood flowing well through your circulatory system, which is key to staying healthy. The job of your circulation is ...