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Therapeutic and physiological artificial heart: future prospects

Y Nosé1, S Ohtsubo, E Tayama

  • 1Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.

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|July 1, 1997
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Biventricular assist devices (BVADs) can prevent multiorgan failure in patients with right heart failure, unlike current devices. Developing totally implantable BVADs is crucial for future cardiac support and home healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Current left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are effective but do not address right ventricular (RV) failure in approximately 25% of patients.
  • RV failure can lead to splanchnic circulation impairment and subsequent multiorgan failure (MOF).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits of biventricular assist devices (BVADs) in preventing and treating MOF.
  • To advocate for the development of totally implantable BVAD systems.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of current LVAD limitations and the potential of BVADs.
  • Exploration of advanced rotary blood pump technologies for implantable BVAD systems.

Main Results:

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  • BVADs can reduce splanchnic congestion, thereby preventing MOF.
  • BVADs allow for the retention of the natural heart, enabling potential recovery of cardiac function, a benefit not offered by total artificial hearts.

Conclusions:

  • A totally implantable BVAD system is proposed as the optimal solution for patients with biventricular failure.
  • The development of implantable BVADs is essential for advancing cardiac support and enabling future home healthcare applications.