Abstract: A vessel or biological duct repair device and method includes a strap of material that is placed around the exterior surface of the vessel and drawn snugly about the vessel. The device can be used to seal an incision or rupture in a vessel, to correct an aneurysm, or to apply pressure to the exterior of the vessel. The device may also include a projection or other means to aid grasping and positioning the device. The device may include a closure mechanism that allows the device to assume various internal diameters or to exert varying amounts of pressure to a vessel. A layer of pro-coagulant material may be provided on a vessel contacting surface of the device to promote clotting of any blood that escapes the vessel. The device may be prevented from moving relative to a surrounded vessel by ridges provided on the vessel contacting surfaces, by suturing the device to surrounding tissue, or by applying an adhesive to fix the device to the vessel.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for providing circulation, usually when it has substantially decreased or ceased, such as during cardiac arrest. The method includes the steps of intubating the airway of a patient, to provide access to the lungs. The air and other material in the lungs is then evacuated. A liquid breathing solution is then infused into the lungs, expanding the lungs such that the lungs compress the heart and great vessels, to generate cardiac outflow and ultimately circulation. A device that performs this method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An organ storage device permits both static storage and perfusion of an organ without removing the organ from an organ container. The organ storage device includes a contoured organ container. The organ container is stored and transported in an insulated temperature controlled static storage module. The container module is equipped with monitoring devices for monitoring the organ during storage and transportation. The container module is also equipped with an assembly for connecting the organ container to a perfusion module.

Abstract: A method and apparatus diagnose a circulation disorder in a patient, and in particular, predict whether a patient is likely to suffer a stroke. The diagnosis is made based on a patient's responses to questions regarding whether the patient has experienced symptoms of a neurological disorder, and based on sensed electrical brain activity and sensed blood pulse activity. The pulse measurements may be taken at the patient's head, and/or at the patient's arms and/or legs. The diagnosis may be based upon a comparison of the patient's electrical brain activity on the right and left sides of the patient's brain, and on a comparison of the pulse activity on the right and left sides of the patient's head, arms and legs. The diagnosis may also be based on the patient's electrical heart activity. The diagnosis may further be based on the results of a stress test that measures the patient's blood pressure, pulse rate and anxiety level.