10-04-2024
Hemodynamical Evaluation of a New Surgically Implanted Pulsatile Right Ventricular Assist Device Driven by a Conventional Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Console by Dr. Sara Knigge, Dr. Günes Dogan et all. ASAIO Journal 2024
⚡️We are pleased to share a new publication:
Hemodynamical Evaluation of a New Surgically Implanted Pulsatile Right Ventricular Assist Device Driven by a Conventional Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Console by Dr. Sara Knigge, Dr. Günes Dogan et all. ASAIO Journal 2024.
🔸 New Pulsatile Ventricle Assist Platform, pVAP
🔸 This platform builds on the proven IVAC 2L technology
🔸 Driven by standard IABP console
🔸 Compatible with all available standard cannulas
The main findings indicate that the pVAP is feasible and effective.
✅ the output flow of the pVAP is directly influenced by the pressure in the output chamber;
✅ the pVAP produces an output of 2.7 L/min;
✅ the pVAP has a minor, but observable, hemodynamic effect in healthy individuals;
✅ in cases of acute RVF, activating the pVAP significantly improves hemodynamics in both the pulmonary and aortic circulations.
🚩Conclusion: This initial experience with the pVAP prototype demonstrates its feasibility as a VAD and effectiveness in restoring hemodynamics in porcine models of acute RVF.
Special thanks to Prof. Dr. J. D. Schmitto, MD, PhD, MBA, FRCS(Glasg) FACS, Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Medizinische Hochschule Hannover and team.
