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Transducer Development for the Artificial Heart or Heart Assist Devices

Authors: Kantrowitz, Philip

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 17 · Issue 5 · pp. 539–549 · October 1969

Abstract

A permanently implanted transducer which measures the central aortic pressure without protruding into the lumen of the vessel is described. It is intended to help achieve more precise synchronization between the natural heart and the mechanical auxiliary ventricle designed by Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, Maimonides Medical Center, in collaboration with the Avco-Everett Corp. The strain gage is mounted on a circular ring of epoxy fiberglasss with the two ends fixed to the ring, thus driving the element from the center.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
17
Issue
5
Pages
539–549
Publication date
October 6, 1969
Affiliation
Sonotone Corporation, Elmsford, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article