Effect of blade curvature on the hemolytic and hydraulic characteristics of a centrifugal blood pump.

CONCLUSION: Introducing a blade curvature enhanced the hydrodynamic and hemolytic performance compared to the straight-blade configuration for the investigated centrifugal blood pump. The findings of this study provide new insights into centrifugal blood pump design by examining the influence of the blade curvature.
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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - July 1, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ozturk C, Aka IB, Lazoglu I Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research