ENGLISH

Artificial Hearts: Technology and Therapy Management

By Ming Yang

Book information

Publisher
Springer Singapore;Springer
Year
2020
ISBN
9789811543777, 9789811543784
DOI
10.1007/978-981-15-4378-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4360982 bytes)
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XV, 212\220
Time added
2021-01-06 05:41:07
Biomedicine; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology;MechatronicsRobotics

Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to artificial hearts, summarizing the latest advances in basic technologies, design, evaluation, and management. Featuring 11 chapters, it discusses the origins of the artificial heart, the mechanisms of heart failure, and the principles of artificial heart technologies. Further, it offers an overview of rotary pumps and volume-displacement pumps, and addresses total artificial hearts. Lastly, the book covers evaluation, selection, therapy management, challenges, and the latest innovations. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for researchers and technicians in the area of biomedical engineering, as well as surgeons.

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