Title :
Mock Circulatory System for Intra-Aortic Balloon Testing
Author :
Wolf, Ludwig, Jr. ; Clinch, J.Michael
Author_Institution :
Baxter Labs., Morton Grove, Ill. 60053.
Abstract :
A mock circulatory system (MCS) was constructed for testing intra-aortic balloon (IAB) temporary heart-assist devices. The MCS consists of a left heart analog, compliant arteries, peripheral resistance, and venous return. Design objectives and operating characteristics of the MCS are presented. The results of a number of studies to determine the effectiveness of intra-aortic balloon devices under conditions of simulated cardiogenic shock are reported.
Keywords :
Arteries; Cardiology; Circuit testing; Circulatory system; Electric shock; Electrocardiography; Heart; Humans; Immune system; System testing; Aorta, Thoracic; Assisted Circulation; Blood Flow Velocity; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Output; Carotid Arteries; Computers, Analog; Heart Rate; Models, Biological; Shock, Cardiogenic; Vascular Resistance; Viscosity;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1972.324157
