Preliminary Design and Testing of a Cavo-Arterial Pump Utilizing Axial Magnetic Couplings
Valdovinos J, Bouwmeester J, Bonde P. Preliminary Design and Testing of a Cavo-Arterial Pump Utilizing Axial Magnetic Couplings. Journal Of Medical Devices 2017, 12: 011001. DOI: 10.1115/1.4038221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRight ventricular assist deviceCirculatory supportMechanical circulatory support therapyAdequate circulatory supportRight ventricular dysfunctionHeart failure patientsPartial circulatory supportVentricular assist deviceIntravascular pumpVentricular dysfunctionFailure patientsSupport therapyPulmonary circulationPulmonary supportAssist deviceExtensive operationsAxial magnetic couplingBlood contactTorque transmissionDrive mechanismContactless torque transmissionHgDirect drive mechanismMagnetic drive mechanismMaximum pressure difference