In Silico Evaluation of a Self-powered Venous Ejector Pump for Fontan Patients.

Reza RasooliKnut Erik Teigen GiljarhusAksel HiorthIngunn Westvik JolmaJan Ludvig VinninglandCharlotte de LangeHenrik BrunHenrik Holmstrom

Published in: Cardiovascular engineering and technology (2023)

A self-powered venous assist with promising in silico performance in improving Fontan hemodynamics is proposed. Due to its passive nature, the device has the potential to provide palliation for the growing population of patients with failing Fontan.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
molecular docking
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
risk assessment
climate change
molecular dynamics simulations