Altieri F D
Artif Organs. 1983 Feb;7(1):5-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1983.tb04153.x.
A major goal of the Devices and Technology Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is the development of a family of devices that can be effectively used in the rehabilitation of patients with advanced heart disease. The development of implantable circulatory assist and total heart replacement devices forms a major portion of this goal. A miniature, implantable energy converter is a key to the development of a tether-free, implantable ventricular assist system. This paper defines the energy system design requirements, identifies key subsystems, briefly reviews NHLBI-sponsored research activities, defines the current research status, and identifies current problem areas and research issues.
美国国立心肺血液研究所（NHLBI）设备与技术部门的一个主要目标是研发一系列能够有效用于晚期心脏病患者康复治疗的设备。可植入式循环辅助设备和全心脏置换设备的研发构成了这一目标的主要部分。微型可植入式能量转换器是无束缚可植入式心室辅助系统研发的关键。本文定义了能量系统的设计要求，识别了关键子系统，简要回顾了NHLBI资助的研究活动，明确了当前的研究现状，并指出了当前存在问题的领域和研究问题。
