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. 1987;20(5):269-79.

[Filling behavior of pneumatically driven artificial ventricles of the membrane type in vitro]

[Article in German]
H J Nabel  1 , W Scharf, J Sommerfeld, M Bergner, F D Biester, W Urbaszek, D Behrend, P Behrens
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[Filling behavior of pneumatically driven artificial ventricles of the membrane type in vitro]

[Article in German]
H J Nabel et al. Z Exp Chir Transplant Kunstliche Organe. 1987.

Abstract

The filling behaviour of pneumatically driven artificial hearts is an essential determinant of its pumping function. The artificial ventricles developed in Rostock were investigated by means of a hydraulic circulation model for analysis of the influence of different parameters on the filling time. The filling rate is decided by the flow resistance of the inlet valve. Additional resistances are given by the rigidity of the membrane and the flow resistances of the drive line and the drive.

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