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  • Hematology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Platelet function testing is historically time-consuming and uncertain.
  • Diagnosing platelet dysfunction and mild von Willebrand disease (VWD) is difficult due to challenges in simulating the in vitro blood vessel microenvironment.
  • Existing diagnostic methods lack the accuracy needed for mild platelet disorders and VWD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current blood flow devices designed to simulate the in vivo rheological microenvironment.
  • To highlight technologies that improve the physiological accuracy of platelet function testing.
  • To assess the potential of these devices for diagnosing mild platelet disorders and VWD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established blood flow devices introduced since the 1980s.
  • Analysis of device capabilities in reproducing physiological shear rates.
  • Evaluation of devices incorporating endothelial cells and platelet-adhesive proteins.

Main Results:

  • Blood flow devices can accurately reproduce shear rates found in arterioles and venules.
  • These devices incorporate endothelial cells and adsorbed proteins to mimic the blood vessel microenvironment.
  • The reviewed technologies offer a combination of physiological accuracy and minimal blood volume requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced blood flow devices enhance diagnostic accuracy for platelet disorders and mild VWD.
  • These technologies enable individualized therapeutic options through precise evaluation of platelet function in flowing whole blood.
  • The reviewed devices represent a significant advancement in the diagnosis and management of mild bleeding disorders.