Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care

Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care

Managing cardiomyopathy involves addressing underlying or precipitating causes, treating heart failure with medications, and implementing dietary changes and a balanced exercise and rest regimen.Lifestyle ModificationsCardiomyopathy patients should adopt a low-sodium diet to reduce fluid retention and manage heart failure. A personalized exercise and rest plan helps maintain physical fitness without overstraining the heart. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco is essential to prevent further damage to...

Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation

Ventilators are essential medical equipment used to aid patients with respiratory difficulties. Their primary function is to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by providing mechanical ventilation. There are two general classes of mechanical ventilators: negative-pressure and positive-pressure ventilators.
Negative-Pressure Ventilators
Negative-pressure ventilators create a vacuum around the chest or body to draw air into the lungs, simulating breathing. This method does not require an...

Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction

Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction

Mitral Valve Stenosis (MVS) is a heart condition where the mitral valve narrows, impeding blood circulation from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The etiology and pathophysiology of this condition are multifaceted, leading to a cascade of cardiovascular complications.Causes of Mitral Valve StenosisRheumatic Heart Disease: It is the main cause of mitral valve stenosis, particularly in developing nations. This condition arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory illness resulting from...

Heart Failure V: Medical Management

Heart Failure V: Medical Management

Medical Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF)The primary goals of therapy for patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) include:Relieving symptomsOptimizing volume statusSupporting oxygenation and ventilationMaintaining cardiac output (CO) and end-organ perfusionIdentifying and addressing the cause of ADHFPreventing complicationsProviding patient education on factors precipitating HF exacerbationPlanning for dischargeOngoing monitoring and assessment...

Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a progressive myocardial disorder characterized by ventricular chamber dilation and contractile dysfunction.EtiologyVarious factors can cause DCM, including hypertension and heavy alcohol intake, which contribute to the weakening and enlargement of the heart muscle. Viral infections, such as Coxsackievirus B, adenoviruses, and influenza, can lead to DCM by causing inflammation and damage to heart tissue. Certain chemotherapeutic agents, including daunorubicin,...

Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

Right Heart Catheterization: An OverviewRight heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure that measures right-sided cardiac and pulmonary artery pressures, calculates cardiac output, and identifies intracardiac shunts. It provides detailed hemodynamic data essential for diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension.Access SitesCommon access sites for right heart catheterization include the internal jugular vein in the neck region, the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Surgical starting time in the morning versus the afternoon: propensity score matched analysis of operative outcomes following laparoscopic colectomy for colorectal cancer.

Surgical endoscopy·2018

Same author

Effects of the autonomic nervous system on functional neuroimaging: analyses based on the vector autoregressive model.

Advances in experimental medicine and biology·2012

Same author

Mechanism by which a novel non-thiazolidinedione peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist, FK614, ameliorates insulin resistance in Zucker fatty rats.

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism·2007

Same author

A shear-induced in vitro platelet function test can assess clinically relevant anti-thrombotic effects.

Platelets·2006

Same author

Velocity pulse advances pressure pulse by close to 45 degrees in the rat pial arterioles.

Biorheology·2004

Same author

Tomatoes have natural anti-thrombotic effects.

The British journal of nutrition·2003

Same journal

Four Methods to Estimate the Fractal Dimension from Self-Affine Signals.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2012

Same journal

Health-care technology: Industrial and clinical applications.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2011

Same journal

Access for all.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2011

Same journal

Neural engineering: EPFL Center for Neuroprosthetics.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2011

Same journal

Error detection and unit conversion.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2011

Same journal

Communicating your research in lay language.

IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2011

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart

Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart

Published on: May 11, 2018

Japanese experience with ventricular assist devices.

K Hayashi, T Nakamura, J Seki

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine : the Quarterly Magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society

|June 5, 2009

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This review summarizes Japanese engineering research on ventricular assist devices. It covers blood pump development, control systems, and the impact of these devices on heart function and blood flow.

More Related Videos

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: August 16, 2021

Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in Juvenile Landrace Swine: A LVAD Implantation Model of Pediatric Heart Failure

Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in Juvenile Landrace Swine: A LVAD Implantation Model of Pediatric Heart Failure

Published on: January 16, 2026

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart

Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart

Published on: May 11, 2018

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: August 16, 2021

Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in Juvenile Landrace Swine: A LVAD Implantation Model of Pediatric Heart Failure

Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in Juvenile Landrace Swine: A LVAD Implantation Model of Pediatric Heart Failure

Published on: January 16, 2026

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Cardiovascular Science

Background:

Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are crucial for managing heart failure.
Advancements in VAD technology are driven by engineering innovations.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an engineering-focused overview of current VAD research in Japan.
To detail the progress in VAD components, control systems, and physiological effects.

Main Methods:

Review of fundamental and applied engineering studies on VADs.
Analysis of VAD materials, pump designs, and control system architectures.
Examination of hemodynamic and cardiac mechanical effects.

Main Results:

Progress in blood pump materials and designs.
Development of control systems for pneumatic and implantable electromechanical VADs.
Understanding of VAD impact on hemodynamics and cardiac mechanics.

Conclusions:

Japan is actively contributing to VAD engineering research.
Ongoing development focuses on improved VAD functionality and patient outcomes.