Surgery – Cardiac augmentation
Patent
1996-02-13
1998-10-20
Kamm, William F.
Surgery
Cardiac augmentation
623 3, A61M 110
Patent
active
058239308
ABSTRACT:
A cam controlled pulsatile flow pump for neonatal and biventricular cardiac support systems wherein cylindrical cams having various profiles designed for a particular patient are selectively mounted on the output shaft of a motor. A roller follower engages the cam and is operatively connected to a compression plate under which at least one compressible conduit containing the patient's blood extends. The stroke volume of blood contained in the conduit can also be controlled.
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Bohls Fred O.
Runge Thomas M.
Evanisko George R.
Kamm William F.
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