Hemopump
Hemopump
Hemopump (pronounced: /ˈhiːmoʊpʌmp/) is a medical device used in the field of cardiology to assist the heart in pumping blood.
Etymology
The term "Hemopump" is derived from the Greek word "haima" meaning blood, and the English word "pump", referring to the device's function of pumping blood.
Function
The Hemopump is a type of ventricular assist device (VAD) that is inserted into the aorta to help the heart pump blood. It is often used in patients with severe heart failure or those who are recovering from heart surgery. The device works by drawing blood from the left ventricle and pumping it into the aorta, thereby assisting the heart in circulating blood throughout the body.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- Ventricular Assist Device: A mechanical pump that's used to support heart function and blood flow in people with weakened hearts.
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Heart Surgery: An operation that's done on the heart muscle, valves, arteries, or the aorta and other large arteries connected to the heart.
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Left Ventricle: One of four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) in the human heart. It receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemopump
- Wikipedia's article - Hemopump
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