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The Impact of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices on White Blood Cell Phenotype and Function.
Cardiovascular engineering and technology - 1 Aug 2025
Li Zhuo, Wei Zhenling, Su Wangwang, Cheng Longhui, Zhang Liudi
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BACKGROUND: Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) have gradually become an effective treatment of end-stage heart failure (HF). However, the introduction of foreign surfaces and non-physiological shear stress (NPSS) can cause severe damage to various blood cells, leading to impaired function of immune system and increased risk of complications such as inflammation and thrombosis. The effect of mechanical...
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