What Is the Blood Pump?

Human blood pump (artificial heart blood pump) is a small-speed, variable-capacity small pump that is used to completely replace the heart. According to the working principle of blood pumps, the types of blood pumps are divided into volumetric (pulsating) and vane (rotating) According to different auxiliary methods, it is divided into full artificial heart and ventricular assist device; according to different driving methods, it is divided into pneumatic, electric and magnetic drive; according to the implantation position, it is divided into external type and implantable type. ^[1]