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Biomedical engineering in cardiology

S Effert

    Medical Progress Through Technology
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Biomedical engineering applies engineering sciences to clinical medicine. This definition clarifies the field, illustrated by a decade of physician-engineer collaboration in Aachen.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Clinical Medicine
    • Engineering Sciences

    Background:

    • The definition of biomedical engineering is debated.
    • A clear definition is needed to understand the field's scope.
    • Controversial opinions exist regarding the scope of biomedical engineering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define biomedical engineering.
    • To reflect on the meaning of biomedical engineering.
    • To present examples of interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Main Methods:

    • Defining biomedical engineering as the application of engineering sciences in clinical medicine.
    • Presenting case studies of engineer-physician cooperation.
    • Analyzing 10 years of collaborative projects.

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    Main Results:

    • A clear definition of biomedical engineering is proposed.
    • Examples demonstrate the practical application of the definition.
    • Successful collaboration between engineers and physicians is showcased.

    Conclusions:

    • Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles to clinical medicine.
    • The presented examples validate the proposed definition.
    • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing clinical medicine through engineering.