PulseCath iVAC 3LTM hemodynamic performance for simple assisted flow.
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serval:BIB_00363BFBF4FF
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
PulseCath iVAC 3LTM hemodynamic performance for simple assisted flow.
Journal
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
ISSN
1569-9285 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1569-9285
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
12
Number
6
Pages
912-913
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Evaluation Studies ; Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The PulseCath iVAC 3L? left ventricular assist device is an option to treat transitory left heart failure or dysfunction post-cardiac surgery. Assisted blood flow should reach up to 3 l/min. In the present in vitro model exact pump flow, depending on various frequencies and afterload was examined. Optimal flow was achieved with inflation/deflation frequencies of about 70-80/min. The maximal flow rate was achieved at about 2.5 l/min with a minimal afterload of 22 mmHg. Handling of the device was easy due to the connection to a standard intra-aortic balloon pump console. With increasing afterload (up to a simulated mean systemic pressure of 66 mmHg) flow rate and cardiac support are in some extent limited.
Keywords
Blood Flow Velocity, Blood Pressure, Catheters, Heart-Assist Devices, Hemorheology, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping/instrumentation, Prosthesis Design, Pulsatile Flow
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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16/11/2011 11:35
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