直接心脏辅助装置包围在心脏外表面或主动脉上帮助衰弱心脏恢复功能。这类辅助装置因为不与血液接触.可避免引发血液生物兼容性的问题.在血栓、血感染严重困扰其它心脏辅助装置发展的今天.尤其有开发意义。该文回顾了直接心脏辅助装置的现状.并讨论了未来的发展和面临的挑战。
Compression cardiac assist devices (CCAD) wrap around the epicardial surfaces or the aorta, assisting the weakened heart to restore its function. The advantage of avoiding the contact with patient bloods makes them a kind of important cardiac assist devices. This article reviews the current status and future challenges of compression cardiac assist devices.