Mathematical analysis of the effects of valvular regurgitation on the pumping efficacy of continuous and pulsatile left ventricular assist devices

Mathematical analysis of the effects of valvular regurgitation on the pumping efficacy of continuous and pulsatile left ventricular assist devices

Background: A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is normally contraindicated in significant aortic regurgitation (AR) and requires intraoperative valve repair or exclusion. Nevertheless, AR can coexist with an LVAD, so a valid question when asked might still be of clinical significance. The purpo...

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Main Authors: Yoo Seok Kim, Eun-Hye Kim, Hyeong-Gyun Kim, Eun Bo Shim, Kwang-Soup Song, Ki Moo Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:Integrative Medicine Research
Subjects:
aortic regurgitation
left ventricular assist device
mitral regurgitation
regurgitation severity
Windkessel model
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422016000020

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