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Left ventricular assist system with a simplified cannulation technique.

E Sasaki1, H Takano, Y Taenaka

  • 1National Cardiovascular Center, Research Institute, Suita, Osaka, Japan.

ASAIO Transactions
|July 1, 1989
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A novel, simplified ventricular assist system (VAS) avoids thoracotomy for emergency use. This minimally invasive system effectively supports circulation, offering a convenient alternative to traditional methods.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Ventricular assist systems (VAS) typically require thoracotomy, limiting their emergency application.
  • A need exists for less invasive circulatory support devices applicable in urgent situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a simplified, non-thoracotomy cannulation system for a ventricular assist system (VAS).
  • To assess the feasibility and efficacy of this system for circulatory support, particularly in emergency scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an air-driven diaphragm pump with specialized cannulae and insertion devices.
  • Utilized a modified Brockenbrough transseptal method for left atrial cannulation via the femoral vein.
  • Chronic implantation in goats for up to 40 days, including induced heart failure models.

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Main Results:

  • Successful implantation and removal without thoracotomy in chronic goat experiments (14 days).
  • Sustained bypass flow of 2.7-3.3 L/min with low plasma free hemoglobin (<7 mg/dl) over 40 days.
  • In induced heart failure, the system provided 3.0 +/- 0.4 L/min output and increased mean aortic pressure from 55.8 +/- 15.4 mmHg to 91.7 +/- 15.9 mmHg.

Conclusions:

  • The simplified VAS offers effective circulatory support without thoracotomy, enhancing convenience and emergency applicability.
  • This system represents a viable intermediate option between intra-aortic balloon pumps and traditional thoracotomy-based VAS.
  • Further research may explore its potential in critical care and advanced heart failure management.