Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2009;33(1):36-39

Present status and future challenges of direct cardiac assist devices.

Yi LIU 1 2 ; Ming YANG

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China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Compression cardiac assist devices (CCAD) wrap around the epicardial surfaces or the aorta, assisting the weakened heart to restore its function. The advantage of avoiding the contact with patient bloods makes them a kind of important cardiac assist devices. This article reviews the current status and future challenges of compression cardiac assist devices.