Numerical Optimal Control of Turbo Dynamic Ventricular Assist Devices

The current paper presents a methodology for the derivation of optimal operating strategies for turbo dynamic ventricular assist devices (tVADs). In current clinical practice, tVADs are typically operated at a constant rotational speed, resulting in a blood flow with a low pulsatility. Recent resear...

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Main Authors: Raffael Amacher, Jonas Asprion, Gregor Ochsner, Hendrik Tevaearai, Markus J. Wilhelm, André Plass, Alois Amstutz, Stijn Vandenberghe, Marianne Schmid Daners
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/1/1/22