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Hydrodynamic response of a VAD with a compliant cannula: results of in vitro tests
J C Antoranz1, J F del Cañizo, M M Desco
1L.C.D.I., Departamento de Física Fundamental, U.N.E.D., Madrid, Spain.
The International Journal of Artificial Organs
|December 1, 1994
Abstract:
We report on comparative in vitro tests of two ventricular assist devices (VAD) one with a rigid input cannula and the other with a collapsible (compliant) inlet cannula. We show how this compliant cannula yields significant improvements in the hydrodynamic performance of the system.