摘要 |
The present invention relates to an apparatus ( 1 ) for reducing the fat content of blood and in particular to an apparatus ( 1 ) for reducing the fat content of pericardial suction blood. The apparatus ( 1 ) has a conduit for blood, an absorbing filter ( 42, 61, 168 ) located in the conduit and an associated temperature control means for adjusting the temperature of blood before it flows through the filter ( 42, 61, 168 ). |