Studies Basic to Consideration of Artificial Heart Research and Development Program. Task Completion Reports Tasks III, IV, V. Technology Survey, Estimated Future Extension of Technology, and Determination of Key Technical Problems

摘要

CONTENTS: Blood Circulating and Pumping Mechanisms; Fluid Mechanics; Reliability and Durability; Maintenance; Energy Sources; Energy Conversion Systems; Electronic Design and Performance; Microelectronics; Materials; Reactions in Body; Medical and Surgical Instrumentation and Techniques, Automation and Monitoring; Physical Chemistry and Hematology; Control and Regulation Mechanisms; Thermal Problems; Distribution; Diagnostic Equipment.