In this experimental model, researchers diverted the blood flow to the brain via a pump, allowing them ... can potentially improve heart-lung bypass technology by simulating natural blood flow to the ...

Interestingly, the use of the heart-lung machine (pump-oxygenator; cardiopulmonary bypass pump) itself does not seem to negatively affect a patient’s neurocognitive status after cardiac surgery.

The use of low frequency ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass is feasible and safe, a new study has concluded.