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Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart
Published on: May 11, 2018
[Mock circulatory system for performance test of ventricular assist device]
Xue-Feng Lv1, Ming Yang, Jing-Jing Li
1Department of Instrument Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai. lv.xuefeng@163.com
Summary
A novel mock circulatory system simulates heart conditions to test ventricular assist devices. A prototype blood pump was successfully evaluated using this advanced in vitro model.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Research
- Medical Device Testing
Context:
- Developing advanced in vitro models is crucial for evaluating cardiovascular devices.
- Simulating diverse physiological states of the native heart is essential for accurate device assessment.
- The need for reliable testing platforms for ventricular assist devices (VADs) is growing.
Purpose:
- To present a mock circulatory system capable of simulating various native heart states.
- To establish a platform for the evaluation of different ventricular assist devices.
- To test a prototype blood pump within a simulated physiological environment.
Summary:
- An in vitro mock circulatory system was developed to replicate different native heart conditions.
- This system facilitates the assessment and comparison of various ventricular assist devices.
- A prototype blood pump underwent testing and evaluation utilizing the developed mock circulatory system.
Impact:
- Provides a versatile platform for VAD research and development.
- Enables more accurate and reproducible testing of cardiovascular devices.
- Contributes to the advancement of medical technology for heart failure treatment.
