| Optimization of axial-pump pressure sensitivity for a continuous-flow total artificial heart. | |
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PMID: 20133164 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: In this study, we describe the potential advantages of a continuous-flow total artificial heart (CFTAH) comprising two small, non-pulsatile pumps with optimized responsiveness to the pressure gradient. METHODS: We modified a MicroMed DeBakey axial-flow pump by increasing its inducer-impeller inlet angle, thereby increasing its pressure responsivity. We obtained the in vitro pressure gradient response and compared it with those of the clinically used, unmodified MicroMed DeBakey pump, Jarvik 2000 FlowMaker and HeartMate II. RESULTS: The modified pump showed an increased response to changes in the pressure gradient at pump flow rates of between 2 and 4 liters/min. The maximum pressure responsivity of the modified pump was 2.5 liters/min/mm Hg; the corresponding maximum responsivities of the Jarvik 2000, HeartMate II and MicroMed DeBakey ventricular assist devices (VADs) were 0.12, 0.09 and 0.38 liters/min/mm Hg, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Because of the inherent properties of non-pulsatile pumps, the CFTAH may potentially respond to changes in inflow and outflow pressures while maintaining physiologic flow rates sufficient for normal daily activity. In addition, the hemodynamic interplay between the two optimized pumps should allow a physiologic response to normal flow imbalances between the pulmonary and systemic circulations. Improved responsiveness to inflow pressure may further simplify and improve the CFTAH and affect its potential clinical use as a meaningful therapy for terminal heart failure. |
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Authors:
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O H Frazier; Hassan A Khalil; Robert J Benkowski; William E Cohn |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2010-02-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation Volume: 29 ISSN: 1557-3117 ISO Abbreviation: J. Heart Lung Transplant. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-25 Completed Date: 2010-09-23 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102703 Medline TA: J Heart Lung Transplant Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 687-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright 2010 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas 77225-0345, USA. lschwenke@heart.thi.tmc.edu |
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Blood Pressure* Coronary Circulation* Equipment Design Heart, Artificial* Heart-Assist Devices Hemodynamics Humans Pulsatile Flow |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01HL085054/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS |
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