Evaluation of the HeartWare ventricular assist device Lavare cycle in a particle image velocimetry model and in clinical practice | Zendy

Daniel Zimpfer | Zendy; M. Strueber | Zendy; Philipp Aigner | Zendy; Jan D. Schmitto | Zendy; Arnt E. Fiane | Zendy; Robert Larbalestier | Zendy; Steven Tsui | Zendy; P. Jansz | Zendy; A. Simón | Zendy; Stephan Schueler | Zendy; Francesco Moscato | Zendy; Heinrich Schima | Zendy

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Evaluation of the HeartWare ventricular assist device Lavare cycle in a particle image velocimetry model and in clinical practice

Author(s) -

Daniel Zimpfer,

M. Strueber,

Philipp Aigner,

Jan D. Schmitto,

Arnt E. Fiane,

Robert Larbalestier,

Steven Tsui,

P. Jansz,

A. Simón,

Stephan Schueler,

Francesco Moscato,

Heinrich Schima

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezw232

Subject(s) - particle image velocimetry , medicine , ventricular assist device , cardiology , mechanics , physics , heart failure , turbulence

Ventricular blood stasis is a concern for continuous flow mechanical support devices and might contribute to the formation of thromboembolic events. The HeartWare® Ventricular Assist System (HVAD®) is equipped with the Lavare™ cycle that is a periodic speed modulation feature designed to alter flow patterns within the left ventricle and reduce areas of potential blood stasis. Here, we report in vitro and clinical findings on the effects of the Lavare cycle.

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