Mechanical Circulatory Support: Principles and Applications

Description

Mechanical Circulatory Support: Principles and Applications is a comprehensive overview of the past, present and future development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support devices. 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 book 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. This book 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. It is also provides engineering and clinical perspectives to assist readers in the design of a market appropriate device.