NIH R01 · 2024
Development of a Universal Bi-ventricular Replacement System for the Failing Heart
Project Summary/Abstract The objective of this project is to develop an implantable blood pump system as a total heart replacement. The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for destination therapy for end stage heart failure is expanding. However, right ventricular failure occurs in 10-40% of LVAD patients. We are developing a system using separate centrifugal left and right pumps with a common controller. The right pump is based on a right heart replacement pump developed for failing Fontan patients. It has unique double inlet ports to connect to the superior and inferior vena cavae, allowing the pump to be placed in the position of the right atrium. The left pump is a single…
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