[Clinical experiences with the "little heart therapy" acting on the myocardium and coronary vessels].
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R Baumgart
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Atraumatic introduction of an intravascular sheath.
A new sheath comprising three circular plastic tubes which slide concentrically over each other is described. Since there is no step in the direction of introduction, an atraumatic vessel-puncture is possible.
Catheterization, Peripheral↗
Strain measurement at the knee ligament insertion sites.
We describe the modification of an existing method of ligament strain measurement at the knee joint in detail. At ten fresh joint specimens we used that technique where strain gauges are attached to the ligamentous insertions and origins. We both improved the preparation of the attachment site and the application of the strain gauges. In a special apparatus the specimens were moved from 0 degree extension to 100 degrees flexion while simulating muscle strength and axial force. Testing was performed at the posterior cruciate ligament with both intact and transsected anterior cruciate ligament. In contrast to other existing techniques it does not affect the motion of the joint or the integrity and the function of the ligaments. Unlike the original description of that method we could register a loading behaviour of the posterior cruciate ligament that is similar to those reported in the literature.
Compliance↗
Some flow visualization and laser-Doppler-velocity measurements in a true-to-scale elastic model of a human aortic arch--a new model technique.
Flow studies were done in an elastic true-to-scale silicone rubber model of an aortic arch to study further hemodynamic influences on atherosclerosis. The model was prepared from a cast of a young woman. A revised model technique was used. The model had a compliance similar to that of the human aortic arch. Velocity measurements were done in the model with a two component laser-Doppler-anemometer in steady and pulsatile flow using a calcium chloride solution with a viscosity of eta = 3.18 mPas and density of rho = 1.28 kg/m3 at 20 degrees C. The time average Reynolds numbers over a whole cycle in the ascending aorta was Re = 1350. The Womersley parameter for pulsatile flow was a = 20. The pulse wave velocity in the ascending aorta was about c = 5.4 m/sec. The secondary flow behavior was discussed for steady and pulsatile flow. Reverse flows were found, especially along the inner radius of the aortic arch in the descending aorta in steady and pulsatile flow and also in small areas of the ascending aorta and at the branches of the aortic arch. The formation of atherosclerotic plaques at preferred local flow regions is discussed.
Aorta, Thoracic↗