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. 2017 Aug 31;63(5):526–535. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000557

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Figure 1. — Pump flow (Q) is dependent on pressure gradient between the inflow cannula and outflow graft (H) and pump RPM. Increased RPMs results in increased flow at a given pressure gradient. RPM, revolutions per minute.