Development and test of a linear motor-driven total artificialheart |
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| Authors: | Yamada H Yamaguchi M Kobayashi K Matsuura Y Takano H |
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| Affiliation: | Fac. of Eng., Shinshu Univ., Nagano; |
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| Abstract: | The authors first explain the structure and features of the linear pulse motor (LPM) developed to drive the total artificial heart (TAH). Then they describe the linear motor-driven TAH using the LPM as the driving source, which the authors call linear TAH, and the configuration of a human model in which the linear LAH is installed. Next, the authors describe the results of evaluating the pump performance of the linear TAH in vitro by using a mechanical mock circulatory testing system. Finally, the authors report information resulting from the evaluation of the linear TAH in vivo in an acute animal test using a sheep |
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