Title :
In vitro testing and evaluation of intraaortic and extraaortic balloon counterpulsation devices
Author :
Izzo, J. ; Gabbay, S. ; Mayott, C.
Author_Institution :
New Jersey Inst. of Technol., Newark, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The primary purpose of this project was to develop an in vitro environment in which the intraaortic balloon pump and extraaortic balloon pump could be tested and evaluated. This was done by modifying a mechanical heart simulator to accommodate both devices, and developing a software system that could collect and process the data relevant to the operation of the two balloons
Keywords :
artificial organs; automatic testing; cardiology; haemodynamics; counterpulsation devices evaluation; extraaortic balloon pump; in vitro environment; in vitro testing; intraaortic balloon pump; mechanical heart simulator; software system; Displays; Heart rate; Immune system; In vitro; Medical simulation; Pistons; Software systems; System testing; Transducers; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1994., Proceedings of the 1994 20th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Springfield, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1930-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1994.305154
