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    Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support

    By Shaun Gregory, John Fraser and Michael Stevens

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    Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support is a comprehensive overview of the past, present and future development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support devices. Content from over 60 internationally-renowned experts focusses on the entire life-cycle of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support – from the descent into heart and lung failure, alternative medical management, device options, device design, implantation techniques, complications and medical management of the supported patient, patient-device interactions, cost effectiveness, route to market and a view to the future.

    This book is written as a useful resource for biomedical engineers and clinicians who are designing new mechanical circulatory or respiratory support devices, while also providing a comprehensive guide of the entire field for those who are already familiar with some areas and want to learn more. Reviews of the most cutting-edge research are provided throughout each chapter, along with guides on how to design new devices and which areas require specific focus for future research and development.

    • Covers a variety of disciplines, from anatomy of organs and evolution of cardiovascular devices, to their clinical applications and the manufacturing and marketing of devices
    • Provides engineering and clinical perspectives to assist readers in the design of a market appropriate device
    • Discusses history, design, usage, and development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support systems
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAcademic Press
    Release dateSep 19, 2017
    ISBN9780128104927
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